SOIL MECHANICS (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: LO1 – explain the soil types and its properties; LO2 – compose soil physical properties base on its behaviours; LO3 – evaluate the water influence to soil behaviours; LO4 – calculate the basic analysis of soil mechanic matters; LO5 – analyze the soil mechanic problems.

Topics:

1. Introduction to soil mechanics;
2. Steady state flow through soil;
3. Compressibility of Soils;
4. Shear Strength of Soil;
5. Lateral Earth Pressure;
6. Slope Stability;
7. Introduction to soil mechanics TUT;
8. Steady state flow through soil TUT;
9. Compressibility of Soils TUT;
10. Shear Strength of Soil TUT;
11. Lateral Earth Pressure TUT;
12. Slope Stability TUT.