CE 461

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Soil Mechanics I

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(3 - 0:3)

Description: Composition and structure of soils, Phase relations and index properties, soil classification, soil compaction, principle of effective stress, stresses due to self-weight, stresses due to applied loads, soil permeability, seepage: one and two dimensional, flow net, consolidation theory and consolidation settlement analysis: immediate and consolidation settlement, secondary compression, shear strength of soils (introductory).

Pre-requisite: Strength of Materials: CE 202, Engineering geology: CE 212

Student Assessment and Grading: Assignments (10%), 2 Exams @ 25% each (50%), Final Exam (40%)

Learning outcomes, delivery and assessment methods- Cross Reference Table:

Student Learning Outcome
/ Method of Delivery / Assessment Methods / Program objectives
1.  To know the soil mineralogy, basic soil indices, how to classify the soil, and know how to calculate compaction parameters. Perform basic weight-volume calculations. / Examples and problems. / Assignments and exams, / a, b, e
2.  To know the basics principles of flow through porous media including Darcy's law, the equation of continuity, seepage forces, and flow nets. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / a, b, c,d ,e,g
3.  to know how stresses are transferred through soils. Be able to compute both geostatic stresses (total stress, effective stress, and pore pressures) and induced stresses due to point, line, and area loads. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / a, b, c,d ,e,g
4.  To know basic consolidation theory. Be able to estimate the amount of settlement and the time required for settlement under a given load. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / a, b, c, e
5.  To know shear strength principles including the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion. Be able to perform basic calculations related to shear strength analysis. / Examples and problems. / Assignments and exams / a, b, c,d ,e,g

ABET a-k Engineering and Technology program objectives

(a)  An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b)  An ability to design and conduct experiments, to analyze and interpret data
(c)  An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
(d)  An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams / (e)  An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f)  An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g)  An ability to communicate effectively
(h)  The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context / (i)  A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j)  A knowledge of contemporary issues
(k)  An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

CE461

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Soil Mechanics I

Catalog Data
/ CE 461 Soil Mechanics IComposition and structure of soils, Phase relations and index properties, soil classification, soil compaction, principle of effective stress, stresses due to self-weight, stresses due to applied loads, soil permeability, seepage: one and two dimensional, flow net, consolidation theory and consolidation settlement analysis: immediate and consolidation settlement, secondary compression, shear strength of soils (introductory).
/ (3 – 0 : 3)
Textbook
/ Whitlow, R. (1995) Basic Soil Mechanics, 3rd ed.
Reference
/ 1. Terzaghi, K, Peck, R and Mesri G., (1996) Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice, 3rd Ed.
2. Coduto, D.,(1999) Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practice, Prentice Hall,
Coordinator
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Dr. Omer Mughieda
Goals
/ Furnish the student with basic knowledge of the soil mineralogy, indices, soil compaction, Darcy’s law , soil permeability, seepage force, effective stress concept, consolidation of soil and settlement calculations, shear strength of soil and shear strength analysis.
Learning outcomes
/ 1. To know the soil mineralogy, basic soil indices, how to classify the soil and know how to calculate compaction parameters. Perform basic weight-volume calculations.
/ 2. To know basics principles of flow through porous media including Darcy's law, the equation of continuity, seepage forces, and flow nets.
/ 3.  To know how stresses are transferred through soils. Be able to compute both geostatic stresses (total stress, effective stress, and pore pressures) and induced stresses due to point, line, and area loads.
/ 4.  To know basic consolidation theory. Be able to estimate the amount of settlement and the time required for settlement under a given load.
/ 5.  To know shear strength principles including the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion. Be able to perform basic calculations related to shear strength analysis.
Pre-Requisites by Topics
/ 1.  Static equilibrium of forces,
2.  Normal and shear stresses, Mohr diagrams
3.  Common rocks and rock forming minerals
4.  Fluid flow

Topics

1.  Geotechnical Engineering -General Perspective / 2 Lectures
2.  Soil formation and mineralogy / 3 Lectures
3.  Physical and Index Properties of Soils / 6 Lectures
4.  Soil Compaction / 3 Lectures
5.  Soil Permeability, Seepage, Capillarity / 7 Lectures
6.  Stresses in Soils / 4 Lectures
7.  Consolidation and Swell of Clays / 7 Lectures
8.  Shear Strength of Soils
9.  Exams / 6 Lectures
2 Lectures
Computer Usage
/ Spreadsheets, word processing
Assessment and Grading
/ Assignments.………. 10% / 2 exams @ 25% each ………… 50%
Final Exam ……………………. 40%
Estimated Content / Engineering Science / 1 Credit
Engineering Design / 2 Credit
Prepared by / Dr. Omer Mughieda / Date: / Dec. 2006