Construction Engineering Technology
Master Syllabus
Course
Title: Soil Mechanics Course Code &
Number: CET-2220
Credit Hour Total: 3
Lecture
Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): ENGT-1050, CET-1200
Text: Soils and Foundations
Liu & Evett ISBN:
0-13-025517-3
Software: None
A. Course Description (Approved
catalog description.)
Theory and application of soil properties as related
to foundation design, including pressure distribution, bearing capacity,
compressibility, consolidation, shear and stress analysis. Laboratory
will cover quality control tests.
B. Related Program Outcomes:
1. A development of mathematical skills sufficient to solve and analyze
technical problems associated with construction projects including building,
highway and heavy construction.
2.
The
ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of common construction methods and
design procedures associated with building, highway and heavy construction
projects.
3.
The
ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of common construction materials-
both their proper usage and proper testing procedures. .
4.
An
understanding of codes and specifications in the implementation of building and
highway projects.
C. Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course the student will:
1.
Obtain
the ability to identify soil types using standard nomenclature and identify
soils related characteristics and problems at a construction site.
2.
Gain
an understanding of and an ability to determine soil grain size distributions
and Atterberg Limits.
3.
Gain
an understanding of the compaction of soils, including the theory and
application of Proctor tests and California Bearing Ratios.
4.
Gain
an understanding of soils compressibility, consolidation and the ability to
calculate settlement and load analysis/pressure distribution in a soils
mass.
5.
Obtain
the ability to estimate appropriate bearing pressures for soil and groundwater
conditions.
6.
Obtain
the ability to estimate total and differential settlements for soil and
groundwater conditions.
7.
Obtain
the ability to analyze designs for appropriate factors of safety.
8.
Gain
an understanding of groundwater aquifer types, flow mechanics with the ability
to calculate associated seepage rates and flow nets.
9.
Obtain
the ability to perform and apply unconfined compression tests and calculate
allowable foundation bearing loads.
D. Course Outline
1.
Formation
of Natural Soil Deposits
2.
Engineering
Properties of Soils
3.
Soil
Compaction and Stabilization
4.
Stress
Distribution In Soil
5.
Water
in Soil
6.
Consolidation
and Settlement
7.
Shear
Strength in Soil
8.
Shallow
Foundations
9.
Soil
Exploration
E. Suggested Laboratory Tests
1.
Soil Particle Size by Sieve Analysis
2.
Soil Particle Size by Hydrometer Analysis
3.
Standard Proctor Compaction Analysis
4.
Modified Proctor Compaction Analysis
5.
California Bearing Ratio Analysis
6.
Soil Consolidation Analysis
7.
Triaxial Shear Analysis
8.
Direct Soil Shear Analysis
9.
Relative Density of Cohesionless Soils
Analysis
10. Field Exploration of Soils Using Drill Rig and
Tools
11. Harvard Mold Samples
12. Groundwater Flow Analysis using Electric
Methods
13. Soil Permeability Analysis using Constant Head
Devices
14. Soil Permeability Analysis using Falling Head
Devices
15. Lime Stabilization of Soils
16. Aquifer Permeability Measurements