Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
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Geophysical methods of soil/Foundation testing Pirpasha Ujede
Geophysical methods such as seismic refraction and resistivity testing provide non-invasive subsurface investigation over large areas more quickly and cheaply than traditional boring and testing. However, geophysical results require interpretation and are less definitive. Both methods are important, with geophysical testing used for initial screening and borings to accurately determine soil properties. Seismic refraction uses shock waves to determine layer velocities and depths, while resistivity measures subsurface resistivity variations related to moisture, compaction, and material to infer stratigraphy.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
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SHEAR STRENGTH THEORY
the shear strength of any material is the load per unit area or pressure that it can withstand before undergoing shearing failure.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
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Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
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Stone columns are a versatile ground improvement technique used since the 1950s. They involve compacting coarse aggregate in columns in the ground to reinforce, densify and drain weak soils. Stone columns can improve bearing capacity, stability, reduce settlements and mitigate liquefaction. They work by transferring loads around them to stiffer columns, accelerating consolidation. Installation methods include ramming and vibro-replacement. Case studies show stone column embankments experience less settlement than untreated ground. In summary, stone columns are an effective ground improvement technique to strengthen weak soils.
Vibro replacement stone columns are a ground improvement technique to improve the load bearing capacity and reduce the settlement of the soil. On many occasions, it is noted that the local soil is, by nature, unable to bear the proposed structure, so the use of ground improvement techniques may be necessary. Use of stone columns is one such technique. The stone column consists of crushed coarse aggregates of various sizes. The ratio in which the stones of different sizes will be mixed is decided by design criteria
1. The document discusses slope stability analysis using the Swedish slip circle method for analyzing finite slopes made of cohesive soils.
2. It describes the assumptions of the method and calculates the factors of safety for circular failure surfaces with and without tension cracks.
3. The document also covers other methods like the ordinary method of slices for c-f soils and discusses locating the critical slip circle using empirical relationships.
Geophysical methods of soil/Foundation testing Pirpasha Ujede
Geophysical methods such as seismic refraction and resistivity testing provide non-invasive subsurface investigation over large areas more quickly and cheaply than traditional boring and testing. However, geophysical results require interpretation and are less definitive. Both methods are important, with geophysical testing used for initial screening and borings to accurately determine soil properties. Seismic refraction uses shock waves to determine layer velocities and depths, while resistivity measures subsurface resistivity variations related to moisture, compaction, and material to infer stratigraphy.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
SHEAR STRENGTH THEORY
the shear strength of any material is the load per unit area or pressure that it can withstand before undergoing shearing failure.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
Stone columns are a versatile ground improvement technique used since the 1950s. They involve compacting coarse aggregate in columns in the ground to reinforce, densify and drain weak soils. Stone columns can improve bearing capacity, stability, reduce settlements and mitigate liquefaction. They work by transferring loads around them to stiffer columns, accelerating consolidation. Installation methods include ramming and vibro-replacement. Case studies show stone column embankments experience less settlement than untreated ground. In summary, stone columns are an effective ground improvement technique to strengthen weak soils.
Vibro replacement stone columns are a ground improvement technique to improve the load bearing capacity and reduce the settlement of the soil. On many occasions, it is noted that the local soil is, by nature, unable to bear the proposed structure, so the use of ground improvement techniques may be necessary. Use of stone columns is one such technique. The stone column consists of crushed coarse aggregates of various sizes. The ratio in which the stones of different sizes will be mixed is decided by design criteria
1. The document discusses slope stability analysis using the Swedish slip circle method for analyzing finite slopes made of cohesive soils.
2. It describes the assumptions of the method and calculates the factors of safety for circular failure surfaces with and without tension cracks.
3. The document also covers other methods like the ordinary method of slices for c-f soils and discusses locating the critical slip circle using empirical relationships.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
This document discusses permeability and seepage in soils. It begins with an overview of permeability, noting that it is a measure of how easily water can flow through soil. Darcy's law is then presented, which relates permeability to flow velocity. Several laboratory tests for measuring permeability are also described, including constant head, falling head, and determination from consolidation or capillary tests. Real-world applications where permeability is important are mentioned, such as seepage through dams or behind retaining walls.
Bearing capacity of shallow foundations by abhishek sharma ABHISHEK SHARMA
elements you should know about bearing capacity of shallow foundations are included in it. various indian standards are also used. Bearing capacity theories by various researchers are also included. numericals from GATE CE and ESE CE are also included.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
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Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
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There are several techniques for improving the mechanical properties of soil, including densification, reinforcement, and stabilization methods. Densification techniques like vibro-compaction, vibro-flotation, dynamic compaction, and blasting work to compact soil particles into a denser configuration, increasing strength and stiffness. Reinforcement techniques include installing discrete inclusions like compaction piles to reinforce weak soils. Stabilization techniques chemically alter the soil, such as jet grouting which mixes soil with cement grout under high pressure to form columns of treated soil.
The document discusses various ground improvement techniques used to modify the engineering properties of soils, including densification, consolidation, reinforcement, and chemical treatment. It provides details on specific techniques like vibroflotation, ground freezing, and soil nailing. Geosynthetics are also introduced as natural or artificial products used in geotechnical constructions to improve properties of soils.
Soils and rocks have unique and distinct engineering properties.
Engineering properties of soils and rocks are very essential parameters to be analysed for several technical reasons.
Properties of these materials may not only pose problems but also give solutions to solve the problems.
1) Consolidation is the process where saturated clay soils expel pore water in response to increased loading, causing volume change. 2) During initial loading, pore water pressure increases and the soil skeleton does not feel the load. 3) Over time, pore water pressure dissipates and the load is transferred to the soil skeleton. 4) One-dimensional consolidation testing involves incrementally loading a saturated soil sample and measuring volume change and pore pressure dissipation over time.
This document provides an introduction to soil mechanics and discusses key concepts such as:
- The composition and phases of soil including solids, water, and air.
- Classification of soils based on particle size and plasticity. Methods of mechanical analysis like sieve analysis and hydrometer analysis are described.
- Parameters for describing particle size distribution including effective size, uniformity coefficient, and coefficient of gradation.
- The Indian Standard system for classifying soils as coarse-grained, fine-grained, or organic. Factors like liquid limit and plasticity index are important for fine-grained soil classification.
Lecture 11 Shear Strength of Soil CE240Wajahat Ullah
Shear Strength of Soil
Shear strength in soils
Introduction
Definitions
Mohr-Coulomb criterion
Introduction
Lab tests for getting the shear strength
Direct shear test
Introduction
Procedure & calculation
Critical void ratio
Field control of compaction and compaction Equipmentaishgup
This document discusses field compaction control and compaction equipment. It notes that field compaction depends on placement water content, compaction equipment type, and soil type. Placement water content should be within 2% of optimum moisture content from lab tests. Different soils require different moisture levels - cohesive soils are compacted dry of optimum while earth dam cores are compacted wet of optimum. Compaction can be measured using methods like core cutting or nuclear gauges. Common compaction equipment includes smooth drum rollers, pneumatic rubber-tired rollers, sheepfoot rollers, and vibratory rollers, each suited to different soil types. Relative compaction is used to check compaction levels in the field.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
Consolidation is the process where water drains from saturated soil pores, transferring the load from water to soil particles and causing volume change. There are three types of consolidation: immediate, primary, and secondary. One-dimensional consolidation assumes vertical drainage, making the process primarily vertical. Terzaghi's theory of one-dimensional consolidation models this using parameters like permeability, compressibility, and effective stress. The coefficient of consolidation describes the rate of compression, while compression and swelling indices characterize the void ratio-effective stress relationship. The oedometer test experimentally determines consolidation properties from soil specimen compression under incremental loads.
Ground improvement techniques compaction vibrationAnjana R Menon
This document discusses various ground improvement techniques used to treat poor ground conditions. It begins by classifying ground conditions as hazardous, poor, or favorable. Poor ground conditions that cannot be used in their insitu state but can be treated include expansive soils, organic soils, loose sands and silts, and fissured rocks. The document then discusses various ground improvement techniques including compaction methods, preloading, grouting, geosynthetics, soil reinforcement, stone columns, and thermal methods. It provides details on techniques like dynamic compaction, vibrocompaction, vibrodisplacement, prefabricated vertical drains, and compaction piles. The objectives, principles, factors affecting selection, and design of various techniques are
The document discusses shear strength of soils. It defines shear strength as the soil's resistance to shearing stresses and deformation from particle displacement. Shear strength depends on cohesion between particles and frictional resistance, as modeled by the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion. Laboratory tests like direct shear and triaxial shear tests are used to determine the shear strength parameters (c, φ) that describe a soil's failure envelope.
This document discusses consolidation settlement, which occurs when saturated soil is loaded and squeezed, causing water to be expelled over time (years depending on soil permeability) and the soil volume to decrease. As water flows out, the soil settles vertically in direct proportion to the volume decrease. Two methods estimate consolidation settlement: using the coefficient of volume compressibility (mv) or the void ratio-effective stress (e-logσ'v) relationship. Practical applications include using prefabricated vertical drains to accelerate consolidation in clay soils.
This document discusses soil mechanics concepts related to lateral earth pressure. It defines active and passive earth pressures and describes Rankine's theory and assumptions for calculating lateral pressures on retaining walls. Equations are provided for determining active and passive earth pressure coefficients and distributions for cohesionless and cohesive soils. The effects of groundwater, surcharges, and sloping backfills are also examined. Sample problems are included to calculate lateral earth pressures and forces on retaining walls for different soil and loading conditions.
This document provides an introduction to geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics. It defines geotechnical engineering as the application of civil engineering principles to aspects of earth, including foundation design, slope stability, and earth structures. Soil mechanics is defined as the branch of engineering that studies the physical properties of soil and how soil masses behave under different forces. The document then discusses different soil types based on geological formation and engineering properties. It also provides background on weathering processes, the rock cycle, and soil formation.
(1) The document discusses the objectives of the geology for engineering course which are to learn earth science concepts, observational methods used by geologists, understand geological hazards and prevention, and the role of geology in civil engineering projects.
(2) It then provides an overview of the key topics to be covered including the formation of the solar system and earth, composition of the earth, geologic time scale, rock and life histories, and the relationship between geology and civil engineering.
(3) Evaluation will include quizzes, homework, exams, and lecture attendance is required.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
This document discusses permeability and seepage in soils. It begins with an overview of permeability, noting that it is a measure of how easily water can flow through soil. Darcy's law is then presented, which relates permeability to flow velocity. Several laboratory tests for measuring permeability are also described, including constant head, falling head, and determination from consolidation or capillary tests. Real-world applications where permeability is important are mentioned, such as seepage through dams or behind retaining walls.
Bearing capacity of shallow foundations by abhishek sharma ABHISHEK SHARMA
elements you should know about bearing capacity of shallow foundations are included in it. various indian standards are also used. Bearing capacity theories by various researchers are also included. numericals from GATE CE and ESE CE are also included.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
There are several techniques for improving the mechanical properties of soil, including densification, reinforcement, and stabilization methods. Densification techniques like vibro-compaction, vibro-flotation, dynamic compaction, and blasting work to compact soil particles into a denser configuration, increasing strength and stiffness. Reinforcement techniques include installing discrete inclusions like compaction piles to reinforce weak soils. Stabilization techniques chemically alter the soil, such as jet grouting which mixes soil with cement grout under high pressure to form columns of treated soil.
The document discusses various ground improvement techniques used to modify the engineering properties of soils, including densification, consolidation, reinforcement, and chemical treatment. It provides details on specific techniques like vibroflotation, ground freezing, and soil nailing. Geosynthetics are also introduced as natural or artificial products used in geotechnical constructions to improve properties of soils.
Soils and rocks have unique and distinct engineering properties.
Engineering properties of soils and rocks are very essential parameters to be analysed for several technical reasons.
Properties of these materials may not only pose problems but also give solutions to solve the problems.
1) Consolidation is the process where saturated clay soils expel pore water in response to increased loading, causing volume change. 2) During initial loading, pore water pressure increases and the soil skeleton does not feel the load. 3) Over time, pore water pressure dissipates and the load is transferred to the soil skeleton. 4) One-dimensional consolidation testing involves incrementally loading a saturated soil sample and measuring volume change and pore pressure dissipation over time.
This document provides an introduction to soil mechanics and discusses key concepts such as:
- The composition and phases of soil including solids, water, and air.
- Classification of soils based on particle size and plasticity. Methods of mechanical analysis like sieve analysis and hydrometer analysis are described.
- Parameters for describing particle size distribution including effective size, uniformity coefficient, and coefficient of gradation.
- The Indian Standard system for classifying soils as coarse-grained, fine-grained, or organic. Factors like liquid limit and plasticity index are important for fine-grained soil classification.
Lecture 11 Shear Strength of Soil CE240Wajahat Ullah
Shear Strength of Soil
Shear strength in soils
Introduction
Definitions
Mohr-Coulomb criterion
Introduction
Lab tests for getting the shear strength
Direct shear test
Introduction
Procedure & calculation
Critical void ratio
Field control of compaction and compaction Equipmentaishgup
This document discusses field compaction control and compaction equipment. It notes that field compaction depends on placement water content, compaction equipment type, and soil type. Placement water content should be within 2% of optimum moisture content from lab tests. Different soils require different moisture levels - cohesive soils are compacted dry of optimum while earth dam cores are compacted wet of optimum. Compaction can be measured using methods like core cutting or nuclear gauges. Common compaction equipment includes smooth drum rollers, pneumatic rubber-tired rollers, sheepfoot rollers, and vibratory rollers, each suited to different soil types. Relative compaction is used to check compaction levels in the field.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
Consolidation is the process where water drains from saturated soil pores, transferring the load from water to soil particles and causing volume change. There are three types of consolidation: immediate, primary, and secondary. One-dimensional consolidation assumes vertical drainage, making the process primarily vertical. Terzaghi's theory of one-dimensional consolidation models this using parameters like permeability, compressibility, and effective stress. The coefficient of consolidation describes the rate of compression, while compression and swelling indices characterize the void ratio-effective stress relationship. The oedometer test experimentally determines consolidation properties from soil specimen compression under incremental loads.
Ground improvement techniques compaction vibrationAnjana R Menon
This document discusses various ground improvement techniques used to treat poor ground conditions. It begins by classifying ground conditions as hazardous, poor, or favorable. Poor ground conditions that cannot be used in their insitu state but can be treated include expansive soils, organic soils, loose sands and silts, and fissured rocks. The document then discusses various ground improvement techniques including compaction methods, preloading, grouting, geosynthetics, soil reinforcement, stone columns, and thermal methods. It provides details on techniques like dynamic compaction, vibrocompaction, vibrodisplacement, prefabricated vertical drains, and compaction piles. The objectives, principles, factors affecting selection, and design of various techniques are
The document discusses shear strength of soils. It defines shear strength as the soil's resistance to shearing stresses and deformation from particle displacement. Shear strength depends on cohesion between particles and frictional resistance, as modeled by the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion. Laboratory tests like direct shear and triaxial shear tests are used to determine the shear strength parameters (c, φ) that describe a soil's failure envelope.
This document discusses consolidation settlement, which occurs when saturated soil is loaded and squeezed, causing water to be expelled over time (years depending on soil permeability) and the soil volume to decrease. As water flows out, the soil settles vertically in direct proportion to the volume decrease. Two methods estimate consolidation settlement: using the coefficient of volume compressibility (mv) or the void ratio-effective stress (e-logσ'v) relationship. Practical applications include using prefabricated vertical drains to accelerate consolidation in clay soils.
This document discusses soil mechanics concepts related to lateral earth pressure. It defines active and passive earth pressures and describes Rankine's theory and assumptions for calculating lateral pressures on retaining walls. Equations are provided for determining active and passive earth pressure coefficients and distributions for cohesionless and cohesive soils. The effects of groundwater, surcharges, and sloping backfills are also examined. Sample problems are included to calculate lateral earth pressures and forces on retaining walls for different soil and loading conditions.
This document provides an introduction to geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics. It defines geotechnical engineering as the application of civil engineering principles to aspects of earth, including foundation design, slope stability, and earth structures. Soil mechanics is defined as the branch of engineering that studies the physical properties of soil and how soil masses behave under different forces. The document then discusses different soil types based on geological formation and engineering properties. It also provides background on weathering processes, the rock cycle, and soil formation.
(1) The document discusses the objectives of the geology for engineering course which are to learn earth science concepts, observational methods used by geologists, understand geological hazards and prevention, and the role of geology in civil engineering projects.
(2) It then provides an overview of the key topics to be covered including the formation of the solar system and earth, composition of the earth, geologic time scale, rock and life histories, and the relationship between geology and civil engineering.
(3) Evaluation will include quizzes, homework, exams, and lecture attendance is required.
(1) The document discusses the objectives of the geology for engineering course which are to learn earth science concepts, observational methods used by geologists, understand geological hazards and prevention, and the role of geology in civil engineering projects.
(2) It provides an overview of the origin of the solar system, Earth, and life on Earth according to scientific theories. Key events included the formation of the Sun and planets from a nebula, differentiation of Earth's core, mantle and crust, and development of life over geologic time.
(3) Examples of how geology relates to civil engineering projects are described, such as ground exploration, evaluation of hazards, and material selection for dams, tunnels, and excavations.
(1) The document discusses the objectives of the geology for engineering course which includes learning earth science concepts, observational methods used by geologists, and understanding geological hazards and their prevention.
(2) It provides an overview of the key components of the solar system's formation based on the currently accepted nebula theory and discusses how the terrestrial planets like Earth formed closer to the sun.
(3) The composition of Earth is explained by the core formation theory where denser materials like iron sank to the center and lighter materials rose to form the mantle and crust, resulting in a differentiated planet.
Civil engineering deals with designing, constructing, and maintaining infrastructure like roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems. It involves structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, transportation engineering, and other areas. Civil engineers play a key role in building infrastructure that is important for society and the economy. Their work ranges from designing foundations and bridges to managing water resources, waste, and pollution control projects.
This document provides information on an Engineering Geology course, including the course title, code, credit hours, instructors, and outline. The course aims to increase students' knowledge of engineering applications of geology. Key learning outcomes include understanding the impacts of geological processes and features on engineering foundations and preparing engineering geological maps for civil engineering projects. The course outline covers topics such as soils, subsurface water, hazardous earth processes, dams, tunnels, and shallow foundations. Assessment includes quizzes, assignments, tests, and a final exam.
Navarro a#1 introduction to foundation engineering_2014-2015Brylle Navarro
This document defines and discusses soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, foundation engineering, the role of a foundation engineer, and classifications of foundations. It provides details on:
1) The differences between soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and foundation engineering.
2) The steps and responsibilities involved in designing a foundation as a foundation engineer.
3) The four main performance requirements for foundations: strength, serviceability, constructibility, and economic requirements.
4) The classifications of shallow foundations which include spread footings, strap footings, combined footings, raft/mat foundations, and deep footings. It also defines various deep foundation types such as pile foundations, pier foundations, caissons
Basic concepts of Engineering geology from various books and internet images, which will be helpfull to many civil, petroleum and mining engineering students at basic level.
This document provides information about the pattern and preparation for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist examination. It discusses why geologists are needed and their important roles. It outlines the exam notification date, exam dates, and test structure which includes a written test, personality test, and medical test. The written exam consists of 5 papers testing general English and various geology topics. Suggested books for each subject are listed. Previous year question papers and cut-off marks are also discussed. Tips for preparation, focusing on the technical aspects, and managing time during the exam are provided. Important questions that may be asked during the personality test are outlined. The document concludes with information about the medical test.
chapter 1(introduction of engineering geology).pptxIsmailKatun1
This document provides an introduction to the course Engineering Geology. It discusses the topics that will be covered, including geological processes, rock and soil properties, groundwater, slope stability, and geological hazards. The goals of the course are to enhance students' understanding of geology relevant to engineering projects and to develop their ability to identify and address geotechnical issues. Key concepts that will be examined include evaluating rock and soil properties, analyzing slope stability and foundation design, and identifying potential hazards and mitigation measures.
Principles of Engineering Geology - Lecture SummaryAhmed Nassar
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Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra
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Engineering Geology
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Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
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Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
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Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
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Geotechnical Engineering–I [CE-221]
BSc Civil Engineering – 4th Semester
by
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Civil Engg. Dept. – UET Lahore
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EVALUATION
• Mid-Term Exam (40%)
• End Term Exam (50%)
• Class Participation (10%)
• Quizzes
• Assignment
• Viva voce
• Attendance
3. 3
SUGGESTED REFERENCE BOOKS
1- Principles of Geotechnical Engineering
(Braja M. Das)
2- An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
(Robert D. Holtz & William D. Kovacs)
3- Geotechnical Engineering: Principles & Practices
(Donald P. Coduto)
4- Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics
(M.S. Qureshi & Aziz Akbar)
4. 4
INTRODUCTION
Soil
Each soil, like human fingerprints, is unique.
ASTM D 653 defines soils as "(earth), sediments or other
unconsolidated accumulations of solid particles produced by
the physical and chemical disintegration of rocks, and which
may or may not contain organic matter."
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INTRODUCTION
Soil Mechanics
Soil mechanics is a branch of Civil Engineering concerned with
the study of soil and its behavior under different types of loads
using the principles of engineering mechanics, fluid mechanics,
mechanics of dynamics, thermal dynamics, etc.
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical engineering deals with the application of soil
mechanics to civil engineering field problems.
Soil mechanics is a science, but its application is an art.
(Karl Terzaghi)
6. 6
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1. What are the typical soil related problems that Civil
Engineers have to deal with? (at least 3 unique)
2. What are the typical soil failures; i.e. failures caused
to civil structures due to failure of soil?
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Geotechnical Engineering–I [CE-221]
BSc Civil Engineering – 4th Semester
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Dr. Muhammad Irfan
Assistant Professor
Civil Engg. Dept. – UET Lahore
Email: mirfan1@msn.com
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