This course is focused on the practical knowledge of soil behavior required by civil engineers for design and construction of geotechnical projects. Two most important topics of soil mechanics, consolidation and shear strength of soils, will be discussed in detail. In addition, other practical topics including soil compaction, slope stability will be covered.
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: Apply 1D consolidation theory to calculate settlement and pore pressure. [POs: a,e]
CILO-2: Apply the principles of shear strength of soils to various laboratory and field conditions. [POs: a,e]
CILO-3: Analyze geotechnical problems with consolidation and shear strength theories. [POs: a,e]