FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN CEG 4801 Spring 2007

 

 

Class Notes

Lecture Time:  TR 10:15 - 11:30 Room: B136

Spring 2007

 

Textbook and References

Assigned Course Text

·        Das,  B. "Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering,"  2nd Edition, Thompson, 2005.

References:

·        Coduto, D. P. "Geotechnical Engineering, Principles and Practice" Prentice Hall Publisher, 2000. 

Additional References:

• Liu,C., and Evett, J.B.,"Soils and Foundations," Prentice-Hall, Inc., N.J. 1981.
• Ahlvin, R.G., and Smoots, A.V., "Construction Guide for Soils and Foundation," John Wiley & Sons, N.Y., 1988.
• Lambe, T.W., "Soil Mechanics," John Wiley and Sons, 1961.
• Korner, R.M., "Construction and Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering," McGraw- Hill Book Company, 1984.

Course Objectives:

 

This main objectives of the course are:

1- To build on the knowledge of soil mechanics to identify, formulate and solve practical geotechnical problems develop the required proficiency needed to analyze and design different geotechnical systems. (5- 12)

2-   To conduct standard soil testing procedures to determine mechanical and index properties soils and analyze   laboratory/field testing results with respect to a given practical application. (2)

3-   The state of knowledge in contemporary subjects such as design with geosynthetics (11)

4-   Use computational tools to analyze and design retaining walls, foundations, and embankments (10, 11)

5-   Search for additional information outside the domain of the textbook or class handouts (9)

 

Students who successfully meet the instructional objectives of the course will be able to analyze and design various types of geotechnical systems including retaining walls, slope and embankments, and foundations.

 

Course Contents:

The course contents are as follows:

·        Introduction to geotechnical engineering practices and historical review

·        Geotechnical investigation and data collection

·        Determination of mechanical and index soil properties 

·        Principles and applications of  (i) stress distribution in soils;  (ii) earth pressure; (iii) earth retaining structures 

·        Fundamentals of (i) slope stability and embankment analysis 

·        Fundamentals of foundation settlement and bearing capacity applications

 

Grading and General Policy:

·        The total grade for this course will be divided into five parts. These parts are the following:  

 

·        Your GPA in the course will be based on a total of 100%

·        The due date for each exam, homework, and project reports will be announced in advance

·        Late assignments and project reports will not be accepted

·        It is very important that you participate in the class activities

·        Bring your class notes and text book every time you attend a lecture 

·        It is not allowed to leave the class room once the lecture has started. This conduct is irritating for the instructor and distractive for the students. Certain circumstances may require that you leave the room during the lecture. In this case, you may need to inform the instructor in advance of your intention

·        All the exams will be closed-book. The necessary materials such as charts, tables, and figures will be given to you

• The term projects will be group efforts. Each group will consist of 3 to 4 students depending on the class size. Each student in the group must demonstrate his or her efforts in the project. It is not unusual that few students may stay aside watching the others carrying on the task. If you fail to cooperate with your group for any reason, inform the instructor immediately
• Project may be divided into phases. The due date for each phase will be announced in the class. There will be a report for each phase. Each phase of the project must be submitted to the instructor in order to earn the grads on the final report. The final report shall include the following:

 

- Statement of the problem
- Method of analysis 
- Procedures and final results using developmental tools (Computer printout)
- Figures
- Other details

- References

- Additional references from the web sites will be given special consideration

* Word processing and other graphic programs shall be used to produce the text, figures, and charts of the final report. Handwriting/drawing will not be accepted.

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