Module: Principles of Economics (P1106)

Module: Principles of Economics (P1106)

COURSE OUTLINE

Academic Session:December 2011

Department:Civil Engineering

Programme:Diploma In Civil Engineering

Course Code:CC 304

Course Title:Geotechnics 1

Semester:3

Credit Hours:2

Contact Hours:5

Total Lecture Hours:75

Prerequisite:None

Lecturer:Siti Marlinna Chu Binti Mohd Rizal Chu

Telephone Num.:019-3745868 (HP) 06 – 2636687 ext 1118 (O)

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COURSE SYNOPSIS

GEOTECHNICS 1 covers basic knowledge of processes of soil and rock formation, thecharacteristics of soil and its classification, compaction, permeability and the processof improving characteristics of soil. This module also emphasizes testing, analyzingand presenting the data for soil classification, compaction and permeability test.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. NO
/ COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO) / PLO / LEARNING
DOMAINS
1. / Discover the physical & mechanical properties of soils basicly for engineering practice. (C3) / PLO 1 / LD1
2. / Accomplish basic soil laboratory testing techniques correctly refer to commonengineering standard. (P3) / PLO 2 / LD2
3. / Demonstrate positive team working attributes by contributing actively in groupfor laboratory tests that yield valid result. (A3) / PLO 9 / LD9

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME (PLO)

PLO 1 : / Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals to well defined civil engineering theories and procedures
PLO 2 : / Use necessary skills and techniques to conduct experiment and civil engineering practices
PLO 9 : / Demonstrate effective leaderships skills and team work responsibilities

Legend:

Cognitive Domain
C1: Knowledge
C2: Comprehensive
C3: Application
C4: Analysis
C5: Synthesis
C6: Evaluation / Psychomotor Domain
P1: Imitate
P2: Manipulate
P3: Precision
P4: Articulation
P5: Naturalization / Affective Domain
A1: Receiving
A2: Responding to Phenomena
A3: Valuing
A4: Organizing Values
A5: Internalizing Values

STUDENT LEARNING TIME (SLT)

NO / LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES / SLT (HOURS)
FACE TO FACE
1.0
1.1
1.2 / Delivery Method
Lecture
Practical / 30
45
2.0 / Coursework Assessment (CA)
Test (2) / 2
NON FACE TO FACE
3.0 / Coursework Assessment (CA)
Other Assessment Task (3) / 4.5
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3 / Preparation and Review
Lecture
-Preparation before theory class e.g; download notes
-Review after theory class e.g; lab report, additional references and discussion
Practical
-Preparation before practical class/field work/survey e.g: review notes, checklist/
labsheets.
-Post practical activity e.g: lab report, additional references and discussion session
Assessment
-Preparation for test (2) / 7.5
3
4
Total / 96
Credit = SLT/40 / 2

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

WEEK / TOPICSUBTOPICS / ASSESSMENTS
1
(19.12.2011 – 23.12.2011) / Student Registration
2–3
(26.12.2011 – 06.01.2012) / INTRODUCTION TO GEOTECHNICS (02 : 03)
This topic covers the basic knowledge of engineering aspect ofsoil, use of soil mechanic, types and samples of rock available inMalaysia and formation and structure process of soil in Malaysia. / Lab Report 1
4–8
(09.01.2012 – 10.02.2012) / BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF SOIL (10 : 09)
This topic introduces the students to the concept of basiccharacteristics of soil soil phase relationship, index properties ofsoils, soil classification method and plasticity chart. Studentsshould be able carry out specific density, grain size analysis (wetand dry), fine size analysis (hydrometer ) and Atterberg Limits
test. / Lab Report 2
9–11
(13.02.2012 – 02.03.2012) / COMPACTION (04 : 06)
This topic discusses the definition and objectives of compactionand analyses the test results from laboratory and sites. Studentsshould be able carry out standard and modified proctorcompaction, relative density and in-situ test (sand displacement). / Assignment 1
(Topic 1, Topic 2 & Topic 3)
Lab Report 3
10
(20.02.2012 – 24.02.2012) / Semester Break
12-13
(05.03.2012 – 09.03.2012) / EFFECTIVE STRESS (04 : 00)
This topic introduces the students to the concepts of vertical stress, horizontal stress, pore water pressure, total stress effective stress . This includes the relationship of total stress, pore water pressure and effective stress based on Terzaghi’s Principle and the change of stress and stress distribution.
WEEK / TOPIC & SUBTOPICS / ASSESSMENTS
14 - 15
(19.03.2012 – 30.03.2012) / SHEAR STRENGTH (04: 09)
This topic discusses the shear strength of soil and its usage, Mohr-Coulomb criteria of failure, shear strength parameter (c & Ф) and Unconfined Compression Test, Shear Box Test and Tri-Axial Test in various situations. / Assignment 2
(Topic 4 & Topic 5)
Lab Report 4
16
(02.04.2012 – 06.04.2012) / GROUND WATER AND PERMEABILITY (02 : 06)
This topic discusses the types of ground water zone, permeability, Darcy’s Law and horizontal and vertical coefficients of permeability for homogeneous soil and stratified soil. This includes the knowledge on permeability and standard testing on falling head and constant head in the laboratory. Students should
be able carry out variable and constant permeability. / Lab Report 5
17 – 18
(09.04.2012 – 20.04.2012) / CONSOLIDATION (04 : 12)
This topic discusses about the process of consolidation and soil settlement and the terms in consolidation. Students will be exposed to the theory of Casagrande and Taylor and calculate the coefficient of volume compressibility, coefficient of consolidation, time factor, settlement and the time of consolidation. Students should carry out the Oedometer Testing. / Assignment 3
(Topic 4 & Topic 5)
Test 2
Lab Report 5
19 – 20
(23.04.2012 – 04.05.2012) / Final Exam

ASSESSMENT

CONTEXT / CLO / ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR COURSEWORK (CA)
CLO 1 / CLO 2 / CLO 3 / Test (2)
20% / Other Assessment (3)
20% / Practical (5)
60%
INTRODUCTION TO GEOTECHNICS /  /  /  /  / 
BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF SOIL /  /  /  / 
COMPACTION /  /  /  / 
EFFECTIVE STRESS /  /  / 
SHEAR STRENGTH /  /  /  / 
GROUND WATER AND PERMEABILITY /  /  /  /  / 
CONSOLIDATION /  /  / 

REFERENCES

  1. Braja, M. Das. (1993). Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (3rd ed.). PWS-KENT,Publishing Company.
  2. Bujang, K. Huat, Ahmad Jusoh dan Shukri Maail (1991). Pengenalan Mekanik Tanah.DBP, Kuala Lumpur.
  3. Craig, R.F. (Translation: Aminaton Marto, dll) (1992). Asas Mekanik Tanah (Edisi Ke-4). UTM, Skudai.
  4. John, N. Cernica (1995). Geotechnical Engineering Soil Mechanics. John Wiley Sons,Inc.
  5. Meor Othman Hamzah dan Mahyuddin Ramli (1992). Asas Mekanik Tanah (EdisiAwal). USM, Pulau Pinang.
  6. Muni Budhu (2007). Soil Mechanics & Foundation ( 2nd ed.). John Wiley & Sons Inc.
  7. Richard, L. Handy & M.G. Spangler (2007). Geotechnical Engineering Soil &Foundation Principles and Practice (5th ed). Mc Graw Hill.
  8. Roy Whtlow (2001). Basic Soil Mechanics (4 th ed.). Prentice Hall.
  9. R. Whitlow (1995). Basic Soil Mechanics (3rd ed.). Longman.
  10. Scott, C.R. (1980). Soil Mechanics and Foundation (3rd ed.). Applied SciencePublishers Ltd., London.
  11. Shashi, K. Gulhati & Manoj Datta (2006). Geotechnical Engineering. Tata Mc GrawHill Publishing Company Limited
  12. Smith, G. N. (Translation: Abdul Rahman Mahmood) (1990). Unsur Mekanik Tanah Untuk Jurutera Awam dan Lombong. DBP, Kuala Lumpur.

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MAPPING CC304

TOPICS / ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE (AST) / TABLE OF LEARNING DOMAINS
  1. INTRODUCTION TO GEOTECHNICS
/ CLO1, CLO3 / LD1, LD9
  1. BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF SOIL
/ CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 / LD1, LD2, LD9
  1. COMPACTION
/ CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 / LD1, LD2, LD9
  1. EFFECTIVE STRESS
/ CLO1 / LD1
  1. SHEAR STRENGTH
/ CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 / LD1, LD2, LD9
  1. GROUND WATER AND PERMEABILITY
/ CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 / LD1, LD2, LD9
  1. CONSOLIDATION
/ CLO1, CLO2 / LD1, LD2
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