SOIL MECHANICS

Course Description

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SOIL MECHANICS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Describe the basic soil mechanic concepts
2. 02 2. Characterize the problems related to soil mechanics
3. 03 3. Perform laboratory work
4. 04 4. Solve soil mechanics problems related to compressibility, shear strength, lateral earth pressures
5. 05 SOLO AVERAGE = [3 +4 +4 +3]/4= 3.5

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. R. F. Craig, Soil Mechanics, 7th Edition, Tayor & Francis, 2004
2. 02 2. Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering, 3. Edition. Braja Das 2008
3. 03 3. L. Evett, Soils and Foundations, Prentice HALL, 2008

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Describe the basic soil mechanics concepts SOLO 3
2. L02 Evaluate compression parameters and assess compressibility SOLO 5
3. L03 Evaluate shear strength parameters SOLO 5
4. L04 Apply shear strength parameters to evaluate lateral earth pressures and assess stability of slopes SOLO 4.5
5. L05 Analyse and interpret experimental results, and write a formal lab report for each conducted experiment SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. 1. Analyzes, compares, and synthesizes advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in subfields of civil engineering.
2. 2. Identifies a problem in the field, formulates a research question, collects and analyzes data, and draws conclusions using scientific methods.
3. 3. Develops innovative solutions by applying modeling, analysis, and interpretation skills to complex engineering problems.
4. 4. Designs new systems, processes, or materials by considering real-world constraints such as economy, environment, sustainability, and safety.
5. 5. Plans laboratory or field studies, collects data, performs statistical analysis, and derives scientific results.
6. 6. Effectively uses modern analysis and design software, information technologies, and measurement tools in civil engineering applications.
7. 7. Recognizes, interprets, and integrates relationships between civil engineering and other engineering or scientific disciplines.
8. 8. Acts in accordance with ethical principles, demonstrates professional responsibility, and evaluates the societal impacts of engineering practices.
9. 9. Communicates research and engineering outcomes clearly and effectively through written, oral, and visual means.
10. 10. Works effectively in intra- and interdisciplinary teams and assumes leadership roles when necessary.
11. 11. Follows, critically evaluates, and continuously improves professional knowledge and skills through lifelong learning.
12. 12. Evaluates the environmental, sustainability, and societal impacts of engineering practices and develops responsible solutions.

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