ADVANCED UNSATURATED SOILS

Course Description

Physical and flow characteristics of unsaturated soils. Basic physics, phases and stress state variables. testing of volume change, shear strength and hydraulic conductivity. Estimation of unsaturated soil property functions using mathematical models Engineering characteristics of unsaturated soils: stress state variables, effective stress, constitutive surfaces. Soil suction : matric suction, osmotic suction, total suction. Methods of determining soil suction. Nature and role of soil water characteristic curve (SWCC) and its correlation with the engineering properties of unsaturated soils. Use of computer programs for model fitting of experimental SWCC data. Controlled suction.

ADVANCED UNSATURATED SOILS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

No course outcomes have been defined yet.

Course Syllabus

No weekly content has been defined yet.

Reference Books & Course Materials

No reference books have been listed.

Learning Outcomes

No learning outcomes have been defined.

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.

Po-Lo Matrix

The PO-LO matrix has not been populated yet.