Objectives:
To make the students aware of properties of soil, various applications, impart the knowledge of soil mechanics and geology that would help in economical foundation design.
Course Contents:
Introduction to soil mechanics: Definitions, origin, transportation & formation of soil, soil as a construction material, limitations of soil engineering.
Basic soil mechanics: Soil as 3-Phase system, unit weights, water content, specific gravity, voids ratio, degree of saturation, relative density.
Index properties & soil classification: Particle size distribution, Atterberg limits, IS classification of soil, field identification methods.
Permeability: Co-off. of permeability, different methods to measure permeability, factors affecting permeability, quick sand condition, and application.
Consolidation: Process & definition, consolidation test, settlement characteristics of sands & clays, computation of settlement.
The Practical performed by students at our laboratory are as under:-
a) Density i) Core Cutter ii) Sand Replacement
b) Moisture Content c) Sieve analysis (Dry & Wet) d) Liquid Limit & Plastic Limit
e) Free Swell Index f) Shrinkage Limit g) Consolidation Test
Reference Books:
1. Text of soil Mechanics - By Bharat Singh
2. Text Book of Geology - By P.K. Mukherjee
3. Principles of Engineering Geology – By Robert B and DeGrant V.
4. Engineering Geology for civil Engineers- By Venkat Reddy
5. Fundaments of Engineering Geology- By R.S. Khurmi
Evaluation:
Internal 60 %
(Class assignments/tutorials, Class attendance, Tests, Class interactions, and any laboratory work if required
etc.)
External 40 %
(Exam)
