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KERALA
TECHNOLOGICAL
UNIVERSITY
Master of Technology
Curriculum, Syllabus and Course Plan
Cluster : 01
Branch : Civil Engineering
Stream : Geotechnical Engineering
Year : 2015
No. of Credits : 67
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A 01CE6201 Theoretical Geomechanics 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
B 01CE6203 Fundamentals of Soil Behavior 3-1-0 40 60 3 4
C 01CE6205 Earth Pressure and Retaining
Structures 3-1-0 40 60 3 4
D 01CE6207 Subsurface Investigation and
Instrumentation 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
E Elective I 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
S 01CE6999 Research Methodology 0-2-0 100 2
T 01CE6291 Seminar I 0-0-2 100 2
U 01CE6293 Experimental Geotechniques I 0-0-2 100 1
TOTAL 15-4-4 500 300 - 22
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 23
TOTAL CREDITS : 22
Elective I
01CE6211 Expansive Soils
01CE6213 Rock Mechanics And Tunnel Engineering
01CE6215 Earth And Rock Fill Dams
01CE6217 Application of Computational Methods to Geotechnical
Engineering Problems
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A 01CE6202 Advanced Foundation Engineering 3-1-0 40 60 3 4
B 01CE6204 Soil Dynamics and Machine
Foundation 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
C 01CE6206 Finite Element Analysis for
Geomechanics 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
D Elective II 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
E Elective III 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
V 01CE6292 Mini Project 0-0-4 100 4 2
U 01CE6294 Experimental Geotechniques II 0-0-2 100 2 1
TOTAL 15-1-6 400 300 - 19
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 22
TOTAL CREDITS : 19
Elective II
01CE6212 Reinforced Soil and Geosynthetics
01CE6214 Landslide Engineering
01CE6216 Ground Improvement Techniques
Elective III
01CE6218 Underground Excavations
01CE6222 Environmental Geotechniques
01CE6224 Soil Structure Interaction
01CE6226 Special Foundations and Structural Design of Foundations
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A Elective IV 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
B Elective V 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
T 01CE7291 Seminar II 0-0-2 100 2
W 01CE7293 Project (Phase 1) 0-0-12 50 6
TOTAL 6-0-14 230 120 - 14
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 20
TOTAL CREDITS : 14
Elective IV
01CE7211 Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering
01CE7213 Behaviour and Testing of Unsaturated Soils
01CE7215 Soil Stabilisation
01CE7217 Constitutive Modelling in Geomechanics
Elective V
01CE7219 Geo-environment and Landfill
01CE7221 Critical State Soil Mechanics
01CE7223 Forensic Geotechnical Engineering
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TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 23
TOTAL CREDITS : 12
TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 67
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Syllabus and Course Plan
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6201 Theoretical Geomechanics 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
To know the necessary mathematical concepts and terminology to define geotechnical problems, to
grasp the essence of modelling in geotechnical research and design and to equip students with the
skills entailed in the application of the principles of Geomechanics to the solution of commonly
encountered problems in geotechnical engineering.
Syllabus
Stress-strain relations: Equations of compatibility; Invariants of stress; Invariants of strain-
volumetric strain; Special matrices; Principal planes, principal stresses and strains; plane stress and
plane strain; Mohr’s diagram; Rheological properties and rheological models; Stress-deformation
behaviour of soil subject to loading; Determination of Rheological constants- Experiments by Geuze
and Tan; Stresses and displacement in soil; Distributed loads at the surface of semi-infinite mass
(three dimensional); Failure criteria; Failure loci in deviatoric plane and principal stress space;
Hvorselev’s parameters; Stress paths; Pore pressure developed in soil by applied stresses;
Determination of Pore pressure coefficients.
Expected Outcome
1. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to to deal the research
works on behavior of soils
References
1. Harr M. E. (1966), Theoretical Soil Mechanics, McGraw Hill Inc., New York.
2. Scott F. (1963), Principles of mechanics, Addison – Wesley London (GB)
3. Head K. H. ( 1998), Manual of soil Laboratory Testing, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, England
4. Atkinson,J.H and Bransby P.L.(1978), The Mechanics of Soils, McGraw-Hill Book
Company(UK) Ltd
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Stress-strain relations
Soil deformation under applied stress.
Concept of stress and strain
Equilibrium equations
Equations of compatibility.
Stress-strain relations.
Invariants of stress
Invariants of strain-volumetric strain
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Special matrices
Principal planes, principal stresses and strains.
Octahedral stresses and strains.
Special matrices- spherical stresses and strains
Deviator stresses and strains, plane stress and plain strain
Mohr’s diagram.
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Rheological properties and rheological models
Rheological properties of material
Rheological equation of state, Rheological models – Elastic,
Plastic, Elasto- plastic and Visco-elastic models
Stress-deformation behaviour of soil subject to loading,
Determination of Rheological constants- Experiments by
Geuze and Tan.
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Stresses and displacement in soil
Stresses and displacement in soil,
Basic solutions of Boussinesq and Westerguaard line force
(two dimensional cases)
Distributed Line Loads (two dimensional),
Concentrated force (three dimensional),
Distributed loads at the surface of semi-infinite mass (three
dimensional ).
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SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
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Failure criteria
Stress conditions at failure, Tresca, Von Misess, Mohr –
Coulomb failure conditions.
Failure loci in deviatoric plane and principal stress space,
Hvorselev’s parameters.
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Stress paths
Stress paths
Characteristics of Stress path plots
Stress paths for triaxial compression.
Pore pressure developed in soil by applied stresses
Determination of Pore pressure coefficients.
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Cluster: 1 Branch: Civil Engineering Stream: Geotechnical Engineering
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6203 Fundamentals of soil behavior 3-1-0 4 2015
Course Objectives
1. To create a research interest in the students in the field of Soil Mechanics. 2. To give the students an idea of the formation and structure of soils. 3. To make the students appreciate soil as a vital construction material and soil
mechanics in the engineering of civil infrastructure. 4. To make the students understand relationships between physical characteristics of
soils and mechanical characteristics such as strength and compressibility
Syllabus
A historical perspective of Geotechnical Engineering and soil formation and classification; Forces
acting on soil particles; Soil fabric; Clay mineralogy; Clay particle interaction; Clay water relations;
Compression of soils; compaction; consolidation; Settlement of soils; Shear strength of soils; Mohr’s
circle; Liquefaction; sensitivity; thixotropy; Determination of pore water pressure; Skempton’s
equation for pore water pressure; Henkel’s modification of pore water pressure equation
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. The students will have an idea about the behaviour of soils under loading and thus help
them to design a suitable foundation for the structure
2. The knowledge of the subject will help the students to apply fundamental soil
mechanics principles to common civil engineering applications
References
1. James K. Mitchell and K. Soga, Fundamentals of Soil Behaviour, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 3rd
Edition, 2005.
2. Hotlz, R.D and Kovacs, W.D., Introduction Geotechnical Engineering, Prentice-Hall, 1981
3. Braja. M. Das., Advanced soil mechanics, McGraw Hill, 1997.
4. Lambe, T.W. and Whitman R.V. Soil Mechanics in S.I. Units John Wiley, 1979.
5. Braja, M. Das, Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering, Brooks/Cole, Thomson Learning
Academic Resource, Centre, ISBN-O-534-37114-0.
6. Malcolm D. Bolton, A guide to soil mechanics, Universities Press (India) Private
Ltd.,Hyderabad, India, 2003, ISBN 81 7371-245-8.
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A historical perspective of Geotechnical Engineering and soil
formation and classification
A brief history of geotechnical engineering – Pioneers of
Geotechnical Engineering and their contributions
Soil formation: Weathering – mechanical and chemical weathering –
residual and transported soils – soil deposits
Soil classification: Coarse grained and fine grained soils - Grain size
distribution and soil classification as per Unified soil classification
and BIS classification systems
Forces acting on soil particles: Gravitational force – bonding force –
specific surface – computation of specific surface
Soil fabric: single grained structure – honeycomb structure –
flocculent structure – dispersed structure – coarse grained skeleton –
cohesive matrix
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Clay mineralogy
Fundamental units: Silica tetrahedron, alumina octahedron, silica
sheet, alumina sheet
Types of clay minerals: kaolinite, illite, montmorillonite
Clay particle interaction: Electrical forces on clay particles –
attractive – repulsive forces -
Clay water relations: adsorbed water – adsorption complex – base
exchange capacity – calculation of base exchange capacity - diffuse
double layer – colloid potential
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Compression of soils
Definition of compaction – Principles of compaction
Compaction test – interpretation of results – factors affecting
compaction
Field compaction – compaction control in field
Definition of consolidation – Mechanism of consolidation – Spring
analogy
Types of soil compression – initial compression – primary
consolidation – secondary consolidation
Theory of 1D consolidation : assumptions - derivation – isocrones –
coefficient of consolidation
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Solution to Terzaghi’s 1D consolidation equation: Solution –degree
of consolidation – time factor – Problems
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Settlement of soils
Types of settlement - elastic settlement – consolidation settlement
Computation of elastic settlement: influence factor – Schmertmann’s
method
Computation of consolidation settlement: 1D consolidation test –
presentation of results – deformation time plot - pressure void ratio
plot – interpretation of results – coefficient of consolidation – square
root time method – log time method – void ratio settlement relation
– coefficient of compressibility – coefficient of volume
compressibility – compression and swelling indices – Computation
of consolidation settlement - problems
Virgin compression line – Normally consolidated soil – Over
consolidated soil – preconsolidation pressure
Secondary consolidation: Concept – computation of secondary
consolidation settlement – problems
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Shear strength of soils
Introduction: Definition – factors affecting shear strength – shear
failure – examples
Computation of shear strength : Mohr Coulomb failure criterion –
Mohr’s circle – failure envelope – orientation of failure plane
Determination of shear strength parameters: Direct shear test –
interpretation of results – triaxial test – interpretation of results –
peak friction angle – ultimate friction angle - residual strength –
critical void ratio –
Liquefaction – sensitivity – thixotropy
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Determination of pore water pressure
Pore water pressure due to isotropic stress application
Pore water pressure due to uniaxial loading
Skempton’s equation for pore water pressure developed under
triaxial test conditions
Henkel’s modification of pore water pressure equation
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Cluster: 1 Branch: Civil Engineering Stream: Geotechnical Engineering
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6205 Earth Pressure and Retaining
Structures 3-1-0 4 2015
Course Objectives
1. To impart in-depth knowledge about the mechanism of development of earth pressure
2. To impart knowledge about the analysis and design of earth retaining structures and
3. To help the students to take proper engineering decisions in practical situations
Syllabus
Earth pressure theories; Methods of evaluation of earth pressure on retaining walls ; Use of charts
for earth pressure calculation; Stability of retaining wall; Retaining structures – Types; Retaining
walls under dynamic loading condition – Mononobe Okabe Analysis; Sheet pile walls;
Construction methods; Analysis of cantilevered sheet pile walls in granular and cohesive soils with
and without water table; Anchored sheet pile; Free earth support method; Fixed earth support
method; Cuts and braced excavations; Types and design requirements of different anchorages-
Deadman and tie back anchors; Stability of excavation against piping and bottom heaving; Earth
pressure against earth retaining structures; Arching in soil
Expected Outcome
The students will be capable to analyse and design retaining structures, to select the
right the retaining system for the right situation and to design excavations
References
1. B.M.Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Thomson, Indian Edition, 2003.
2. V.N.S. Murthy, Principles and Practices of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering,
UBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, 1996
3. P. Purushothama Raj, Geotechnical Engineering, Pearson Education, India
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Stress conditions in a soil mass
Earth pressure theories - Coulombs’s and Rankine’s theory
Methods of evaluation of earth pressure on retaining walls
Effect of superimposed loads
Use of charts for earth pressure calculation.
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Retaining structures – Types
Retaining walls under dynamic loading condition – Mononobe
Okabe Analysis
Proportioning and stability of retaining walls
Drainage from the backfill
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Sheet pile walls
Construction methods
Analysis of cantilevered sheet pile walls in granular and cohesive
soils with and without water table
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Anchored sheet pile walls
Free earth support method
Fixed earth support method
Moment reduction of anchored sheet pile walls
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Types and design requirements of different anchorages- Deadman
and tie back anchors
Placement of anchors
Lateral earth pressure on cuts and braced excavations
Stability of excavation against piping and bottom heaving.
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Earth pressures against tunnels, shafts, diaphragm walls, bored pile
walls, slurry walls.
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Cluster: 1 Branch: Civil Engineering Stream: Geotechnical Engineering
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6207 Sub Surface Investigation and
Instrumentation 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To impart in-depth knowledge about the various methods of geotechnical investigation and the field tests to be conducted in different situations
2. To give the students a clear idea about how a geotechnical investigation programme is to be planned and executed and
3. To help the students to take proper engineering decisions in practical situations Syllabus
Planning an Investigation Programmes: factors to be considered; Exploration for preliminary and
detailed design; Guidelines for location, depth and spacing of drilling bore holes; Exploration
Techniques; Accessible exploration and Semi-direct methods; Drilling methods, equipments and
applicable soil types; Stabilization of boreholes; Sampling; Disturbed and undisturbed soil
sampling, representative samples; Methods to minimise sample disturbance ;Types of samplers;
Preservation and handling of samples; Field tests ;Standard Penetration Test; Dynamic and static
cone penetration tests; Pressure meter test; Field vane shear; Field tests ;Field permeability test
;Geophysical methods; Soil Investigation report; Instrumentation
Expected Outcome
1. The students understand the procedure, applicability and limitations of various
methods of geotechnical investigation as well as the field tests to be conducted.
2. The students get confidence in effectively managing and executing geotechnical
investigation programmes.
3. Ability of the students in making proper engineering judgements and in taking
appropriate decisions related to geotechnical investigations is greatly improved.
References
1. Hunt R.E. (2005), Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Manual, Second Edition, Mc Graw
Hill, New York
2. Braja M Das (2010), Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, Seventh Edition, Cengage
Learning Inc, Stamford, USA
3. Purushothama Raj P. (2008), Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Pearson Education
India.
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Planning an Investigation Programmes
Necessity and importance of Geotechnical Investigation
Planning -factors to be considered
Exploration for preliminary and detailed design
Guidelines for location, depth and spacing of drilling bore holes.
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Exploration Techniques
Accessible exploration and Semi-direct methods
Test pits, Trenches, Shafts
Bore holes – Drilling methods, equipments and applicable soil types
– Auger boring, Wash boring, Rotary drilling, Percussion drilling
Stabilization of boreholes
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Sampling
Disturbed and undisturbed soil sampling, representative samples
Methods to minimise sample disturbance
importance of area ratio, inside clearance, outside clearance,
recovery ratio, ball check valve
Types of samplers – split spoon sampler, piston sampler, thin
walled sampler etc.
Preservation and handling of samples – Piston extruder.
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Field tests
Standard Penetration Test – Precautions for obtaining reliable
results – Corrections, interpretation of results and correlations
Dynamic and static cone penetration tests – procedure and
correlations Pressure meter test
Field vane shear test insitu shear and bore hole shear test
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Field tests
Plate load test – Pile load tests – Static and Cyclic loading – lateral
load test
Field permeability test - Determination of pore pressure and
observations of Ground Water Table
Geophysical methods
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seismic refraction method
electrical resistivity methods – electrical sounding and electrical
profiling
Soil Investigation report
Bore log and Soil profile
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Instrumentation
Strain gauges – resistance and inductive type, load cell
Earth pressure cell
Settlement and heave gauges
Piezometers - Determination of vertical and horizontal
displacements
Slope indicators, Inclinometers
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6211 Expansive Soils 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To equip the students to understand the properties and behaviour of expansive soils 2. To impart knowledge for the design of foundations on expansive soils and methods
for modification of expansive soil
Syllabus
Introduction to origin and nature of expansive soils, Damage caused by expansive soils;
recognition of expansive soils; clay minerals; mineralogical identification; indirect measurement;
direct measurement; Physical properties of expansive soil; Mechanics of swelling; swelling
potential; Test for swell pressure (only IS code method); Mechanics of pier uplift; belled piers;
friction piers; slabs on expansive soils; Moisture control; subsurface drainage; surface drainage; Soil
stabilization; Soil replacement; compaction control.
Expected Outcome
The students understands in detail the behaviour and physical properties of expansive soil, the
students get familiarize with design of foundations on expansive soil and students get aware of
preventive measures and stabilization of expansive soil
References
1. F.H.Chen, Foundations on expansive soils - Elsevier Science; 2nd edition, 1988 2. Peck, Hansen and Thornborn, Foundation Engineering, John Wiley and Sons, New York,
1947
3. Tomlinson, Foundation design and Construction – English Language Book Society, Essex, 1986
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I Introduction – origin of expansive soils - distribution of expansive soils – damage caused by expansive soils – recognition of expansive soils – clay minerals
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Recognition of expansive soils – mineralogical identification – single index method – classification method – indirect measurement – direct measurement - physical properties of expansive soils.
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III Mechanics of swelling – moisture migration – swelling potential – swelling pressure-Test for swell pressure (only IS code method)
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IV Mechanics of pier uplift – belled piers – friction piers – slabs on expansive soils
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V Moisture control – horizontal moisture barriers – vertical moisture barriers – subsurface drainage – peripheral drains – surface drainage
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VI Soil replacement - soil stabilization – lime stabilization – chemical stabilization - compaction control
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01CE6213 Rock Mechanics and Tunnel
Engineering 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To create a research interest in the students in the field of Rock Mechanics as soil itself is not enough
2. To carry the very high applied load and to make the students understand engineering properties of rock, classification of rocks, laboratory testing of rocks, failure criteria, tunneling in rocks and various techniques to improve insitu strength of rocks.
Syllabus
Classification, properties and strength of rocks; influence of joints and their orientation in
distribution of stress- deformability of rocks; Laboratory and in situ tests for various physical and
mechanical properties; Insitu stress; various methods of stress measurement; Underground opening
in infinite medium, Elastic and elasto-plastic approach; Zone of influence; Failure criteria for rock
and rock masses; Fracture strength of jointed rock mass; Foundation on rocks, Estimation of bearing
capacity, Grouting in rocks; Rock bolting; Rock anchors; Necessity and planning of tunnels; types,
alignment and grade, size and shape of a tunnel; Methods of construction of tunnels; Shafts in
tunnels-ventilation of tunnel; ground treatment and problems in tunnel constructions
Expected Outcome
Understand the behaviour & characteristics of rocks and to reduce the complexity involved in
numerical computations in rock mechanics
References
1. Introduction to Rock Mechanics by R.E.Goodman, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
2. Rock Mechanics for Engineers by Verma B.P, Khanna publishers, New Delhi.
3. Rock Mass Classification Systems, A Practical Approach in Civil Engineering Elsevier
Publishers, New York
4. Engineering in Rocks for Slopes, Foundation and Tunnels, Editor T.Ramamurthy, Prentice
Hall India Pvt.Ltd.
5. Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics, Fourth Edition, by Jaeger, Cook and Zimmerman,
Blackwell Publishing, New York
6. Rock Mechanics and the Design of Structures in Rock, L.Obert and Wilbur.I.Duvall, John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York.
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Classification, properties and strength of rocks Classification and index properties of rocks, Rock strength and failure criteria initial stress in rocks, influence of joints and their orientation in
distribution of stress- deformability of rocks.
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Laboratory and in situ tests for various physical and mechanical properties. Laboratory and in situ tests for various physical and mechanical properties. Insitu stress, various methods of stress measurement
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Underground opening in infinite medium, Elastic and elasto-plastic approach Underground opening in infinite medium, Elastic and elasto-plastic approach. Stress concentration for different shapes of opening Zone of influence. Failure criteria for rock and rock masses, Strength and deformability of jointed rock mass Fracture strength of jointed rock mass
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Foundation on rocks, Estimation of bearing capacity, Grouting in rocks
Concept of joint compliance. Stability of rock slopes. Foundation on rocks, Estimation of bearing capacity, Pile foundation in rocks. Methods to improve rock mass responses, Grouting in rocks, Rock bolting, Rock anchors.
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Necessity and planning of tunnels. Tunnel Engineering: Necessity, planning of tunnels site investigation of tunnels, types, alignment and grade, size and shape of a tunnel.
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Methods of construction of tunnels Method of constructions, tunneling in hard rocks: full face method-heading and bench method-drift method, different methods of tunneling in soft soils. Shafts in tunnels-ventilation of tunnel, lining of tunnels- drainage and lighting in tunnels ground treatment and problems in tunnel constructions.
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6215 Earth and Rock fill Dams 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To create a research interest in the students in the field of seepage and to give the students an idea about analysis and design of dams
Syllabus
Design consideration- types of earth dams; Factors influencing design; Types of earth dams
Selection ;Requirements; Seepage Analysis; Control of seepage ;Liquefaction; Methods of reducing
seepage; Stability of Slopes; Stability of infinite and finite slope ;Role of pore pressure in stability
analysis; Embankment construction - Seismic stability- Methods to safeguard dams during
earthquakes; Rock fill dams; Settlement of rock fill-Failure of dams; Special Design Problems; Case
history- Cases of failure of major dams; Construction techniques; Application of Geosynthetics in
earth and rock fill dams.
1. The students will be equipped to deal the research works on failure of slopes
References
1. Sherad , Earth and Rockfill dams, Principles for Design and Construction, Balkema, Netherlands.
2. Bharat Singh and Punmia , Earth and Rockfill dams, Standard publishers, New Delhi,
1988.Earth Manual –USBR
3. Rowe,R K., Geotechnical and Geoenviornmental Engineeing Handbook, Kulwer Acadamic
Publishers,2001
4. Sherard,J L.,WoodwardR J,Gizienski, R J and Clevenger W A., Earth and Earth rock dam,
John Wiley.
5. Anderson, M G., and Richards, K S Slope Stability.
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Exit correction; Flow nets for homogenous earth dams; Flownets for dams
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Seepage Analysis - under steady seepage and sudden draw down conditions; Control of seepage ; Adverse effects of seepage; Liquefaction and its prevention-Methods of reducing seepage Selection of core types Cut off trenches – Grout curtains- Sheet pile walls – Upstream blanket – relief walls.
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Stability of Slopes- Stability of infinite and finite slope ; Role of pore pressure in stability analysis; pore pressure during construction, steady seepage & sudden drawdown conditions.
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Embankment construction; Methods of placement and compaction ;Compaction control; Placement water content. ; Seismic stability; New marks approach ; Goodman and Seeds approach, Methods to safeguard dams during earthquakes.
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Rock fill dams, General characteristics; Impervious membrane and earth cores ; Control of rock fill placement Settlement of rock fill. ; Failure of dams – Types of failure and damages. Special Design Problems, Slope protection, Filter design, Embankment compressibility and swelling ;Movement of crest and its measurement.
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6217
Application of Computational
Methods to Geotechnical
Engineering Problems
3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To impart sufficient knowledge about the various numerical methods and optimization techniques and their application to geotechnical engineering problems.
2. To give idea to the students on how complicated problems in engineering, which cannot otherwise be solved, can be analysed using numerical techniques
Syllabus
Solution of linear system of equations; Gaussian Elimination; Gauss Jordan Method ; Gauss Siedel
iteration method ; Factorisation method ; Solution of system of non linear equations ; Newton-
Raphson method; Partial differential equation; Laplace, Poisson and wave equation Numerical
integration ; Trapezoidal rule ; Simpson’s 1/3rd rule ; 3/8th rule ; Guassian quadrature ; Romberg
integration ; Solution of ordinary differential equation; Euler’s method ; Picard’s method ; Taylor
series ; Predictor corrector methods ; Runge-Kutta methods ; Curve fitting ; Linear ; Powercurve ;
Exponential curve ; Hyperbola ; Optimisation techniques; Linear programming; Simplex method ;
transportation problem ; Non-linear; Geometric and dynamic programming ;elementary ideas ;
Solution of a typical geotechnical engineering problem using optimization technique
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the procedure and applicability of different numerical methods and
optimisation techniques, especially to the problems in geotechnical engineering.
2. Acquire knowledge needed to solve complicated engineering problems using
numerical methods and optimisation techniques.
References
1. Krishnamurthy E. V. and Sen S. K. (1986), Numerical algorithms, East- West Press Pvt.
Ltd.,New Delhi.
2. Rao S.S. (1979), Optimisation theory and applications, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New York.
3. Sastri S.S. (1977), Introductory methods of numerical analysis, Prentice Hall of India,
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Jordan Method – Gauss Siedel iteration method – Factorisation
method – Ill conditioned matrix. 8 15
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Solution of linear system of equations: Gaussian Elimination – Gauss
Jordan Method – Gauss Siedel iteration method – Factorization
method – Ill conditioned matrix.
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Numerical integration: Newton Cotes closed quadrature –
Trapezoidal rule – Simpson’s 1/3rd rule – 3/8th rule – NewtonCotes
open quadrature – Guassian quadrature – Romberg integration –
Application of numerical integration to geotechnical engineering
problems.
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Solution of ordinary differential equation: Initial value problem –
Euler’s method –Picard’s method – Taylor series – Predictor corrector
methods – Runge-Kutta methods – Boundaryvalue problems. 8 15
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
V Curve fitting – Linear - Powercurve – Exponential curve – Hyperbola
– Cubic spline – Critical discussion of geotechnical engineering
problems requiring regression analysis.
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Optimisation techniques: Linear programming– Simplex method –
transportation problem – Non-linear, Geometric and dynamic
programming –elementary ideas. Solution of a typical geotechnical
engineering problem using optimization technique
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6999 Research Methodology 0-2-0 2 2015
Course Objectives
1. To prepare the student to do the M. Tech project work with a research bias. 2. To formulate a viable research question.
3. To develop skill in the critical analysis of research articles and reports. 4. To analyze the benefits and drawbacks of different methodologies. 5. To understand how to write a technical paper based on research findings.
Syllabus
Introduction to Research Methodology-Types of research- Ethical issues- Copy right-royalty-
Intellectual property rights and patent law-Copyleft- Openacess-
Analysis of sample research papers to understand various aspects of research methodology:
Defining and formulating the research problem-Literature review-Development of working
hypothesis-Research design and methods- Data Collection and analysis- Technical writing- Project
work on a simple research problem
Approach
Course focuses on students' application of the course content to their unique research interests. The various topics will be addressed through hands on sessions.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to 1. Understand research concepts in terms of identifying the research problem
2. Propose possible solutions based on research 3. Write a technical paper based on the findings.
4. Get a good exposure to a domain of interest. 5. Get a good domain and experience to pursue future research activities.
References
1. C. R. Kothari, Research Methodology, New Age International, 2004 2. Panneerselvam, Research Methodology, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2012. 3. J. W. Bames, Statistical Analysis for Engineers and Scientists, Tata McGraw-Hill, New York. 4. Donald Cooper, Business Research Methods, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi. 5. Leedy P. D., Practical Research: Planning and Design, McMillan Publishing Co. 6. Day R. A., How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Cambridge University Press, 1989. 7. Manna, Chakraborti, Values and Ethics in Business Profession, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi, 2012. 8. Sople, Managing Intellectual Property: The Strategic Imperative, Prentice Hall ofIndia, New
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Introduction to Research Methodology: Motivation towards research -
Types of research: Find examples from literature.
Professional ethics in research - Ethical issues-ethical committees. Copy
right - royalty - Intellectual property rights and patent law - Copyleft-
Openacess -Reproduction of published material - Plagiarism - Citation
and acknowledgement.
Impact factor. Identifying major conferences and important journals in
the concerned area. Collection of at least 4 papers in the area.
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Defining and formulating the research problem - Literature Survey-
Analyze the chosen papers and understand how the authors have
undertaken literature review, identified the research gaps, arrived at
their objectives, formulated their problem and developed a hypothesis.
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Research design and methods: Analyze the chosen papers to
understand formulation of research methods and analytical and
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Data Collection and analysis. Analyze the chosen papers and study the
methods of data collection used. - Data Processing and Analysis
strategies used – Study the tools used for analyzing the data.
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Technical writing - Structure and components, contents of a typical
technical paper, difference between abstract and conclusion, layout,
illustrations and tables, bibliography, referencing and footnotes- use of
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Research design- Methodology –paper writing based on a hypothetical
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6291 Seminar I 0-0-2 2 2015
Course Objectives To make students
1. Identify the current topics in the specific stream. 2. Collect the recent publications related to the identified topics. 3. Do a detailed study of a selected topic based on current journals, published papers
and books. 4. Present a seminar on the selected topic on which a detailed study has been done. 5. Improve the writing and presentation skills.
Approach
Students shall make a presentation for 20-25 minutes based on the detailed study of the topic and submit a report based on the study.
Expected Outcome Upon successful completion of the seminar, the student should be able to
1. Get good exposure in the current topics in the specific stream. 2. Improve the writing and presentation skills. 3. Explore domains of interest so as to pursue the course project.
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6293 Experimental Geotechniques -I 0-0-2 1 2015
Course Objectives
1. To make the students aware of laboratory soil testing.
Syllabus
1.Atterberg’s Limits
2.Sieve Analysis
3.Hydrometer Analysis
4. Constant Head Permeability test
5 Variable Head Permeability test
6. IS Light Compaction Test
7. IS Heavy Compaction Test
8. C.B.R test
9.Consolidation test
10. Direct Shear Test
11. Unconfined Compression test
12.Triaxial Compression Test
13.Laboratory Vane shear test
14.Swell test
15. Relative Density Test.
Expected Outcome
1. Practice on soil testing and analysis
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Expt. No. Title Hours Allotted
I Atterberg’s Limits;; 2
2 Sieve Analysis 2
3 Hydrometer Analysis 2
4 Constant Head Permeability test 2
5 Variable Head Permeability test 2
6 IS Light Compaction Test 2
7 IS Heavy Compaction Test 2
8 C.B.R test 2
9 Consolidation test 2
10 Direct Shear Test 2
11 Unconfined Compression test 2
12 Triaxial Compression Test 2
13 Laboratory Vane shear test 2
14 Swell test 2
15 Relative Density Test 2
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6202 Advanced Foundation
Engineering 3-1-0 4 2015
Course Objectives
1. To determine the bearing capacity of soil and the probable settlement and also 2. To select the type and depth of foundation for a project. 3. To impart empirical knowledge of soil behaviour required by the geotechnical
engineer for the design of foundation and other soil related structures.
Syllabus
Shallow foundations; Methods of estimation of bearing capacity; Footing on layered soil; Vertical
stress distribution beneath footings for loaded areas of various shapes; Computation of settlements;
Steinbrenner’s method; Mat foundation; Bearing capacity and settlement of mat foundations on
sands and clays; Pile foundations; – static pile capacity of single piles in clays and sands; Dynamic
formulae; Pile load test; Effect of installation and drainage conditions on strength parameters and
design of piles; Pile groups; Tension piles; Laterally loaded piles; Brom’s method; Well foundation
Expected Outcome
1. A comprehensive and well defined knowledge on bearing capacity theories is expected.
Also an exposure on grey areas like the design of laterally loaded piles will be obtained.
2. Students are trained how to design the foundations of a particular project depending
upon the properties of soil and type of projects.
References
1. Bowles, J. E., Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2001.
2. Nayak, N.V., Foundation Design Manual, Dhanpat Rai Publications, New Delhi, 1996.
3. V.N.S. Murthy., Advanced Foundation Engineering, CBS Publishers, New Delhi, 2010.
4. B.M. Das., Priciples of Foundation Engineering, Thomson Publishers, Indian Edition, 2007.
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Shallow foundations- Soil Design of foundations- Loads for design-
Methods of estimating bearing capacity- Terzaghi’s, Meyerhof’s,
Vesic’s and I.S code equations-Comparison of various methods for
estimation of bearing capacity – Effect of water table.
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Effect of eccentricity and inclination of loading on Bearing Capacity –
Footings on layered soils - Correlation of bearing capacity from
penetration test data.
Mat foundation – Modulus of subgrade reaction – Finite difference
method – Bearing capacity and settlement of mat foundations on
sands and clays – floating foundation
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III Vertical stress distribution beneath footings for loaded areas of
various shapes – Different methods – Computation of settlements –
immediate and consolidation settlement –Steinbrenner’s method 9
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Pile foundations –static pile capacity of single piles in clays and sands
– Dynamic formulae – Pile driving – Pile driving stresses– Pile load
test – static and cyclic pile load tests.
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Pile groups – Pile group efficiency – Negative skin friction on pile
groups –Determination of capacity of pile groups – Tension piles –
Resistance of piles subjected to uplift forces.
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Laterally loaded piles – Ultimate lateral resistance of vertical piles by
Brom’s method – Settlement of pile groups in clays and sands–
Influence of pile driving on adjacent structures–Piled raft.
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6204 Soil Dynamics and Machine
Foundation 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To give the students an idea of the vibrations through soil media 2. To make the students capable to design foundations for different types of machines
Syllabus
Theory of vibrations, free and forced vibrations, Transmissibility, vibration measuring instruments,
Wave propagation in elastic medium, Wave propagation in rods, elastic half space , Determination
of dynamic soil properties, block vibration test ,cyclic plate load test, seismic test, Methods of
Analysis of Machine Foundations (Block Type), elastic half space and linear elastic weightless
spring method for all vibration modes, Design of Foundations for Different Types of Machines
(Reciprocating, Impact and rotary), design requirements and procedures for block type foundation,
Machine foundations on piles, analysis of end bearing pile ,friction pile and pile group, design of
pile supported machine foundation, Vibration absorption and Isolation, active and passive
isolation, design of wave barriers and foundation for absorber, Construction aspects of machine
foundations,
Expected Outcome
1. The students will be able to evaluate the dynamic properties, model the behaviour of
soil under machine loads and equipped with design procedures.
References
1. Prakash S and Puri, Foundations for Machines: Analysis and design,Wiley, New York, 1988. 2. Braja M. Das, Fundamentals of Soil Dynamics, Elsevier Publishers, New York. 1983. 3. Swami Saran, Soil Dynamics and machine foundations, Galgotia Publishers, New
Delhi,1997. 4. Murthy V. N. S, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering CBS Publishers &
Distributors,New Delhi, 2009. 5. Kramer S. L., Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering – Pearson Education Inc. New Delhi,
2004. 6. Singiresu S. Rao, Mechanical Vibrations, Pearson Education Inc. New Delhi, 2004.
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Definitions, simple harmonic motion, response of SDOF system
Free vibration of a spring mass system
Free vibration with viscous damping
Forced vibration with damping
Frequency dependent excitation
Transmissibility, vibration measuring instruments
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Wave propagation in elastic medium
Wave propagation in elastic rods
Wave propagation in semi-infinite elastic half space
Waves generated by a surface footing
Determination of dynamic soil properties
Dynamic soil properties ( definition and factors affecting )
Seismic Cross Hole Test
Block Vibration Test
Cyclic Plate load Test
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Methods of Analysis of Machine Foundations (Block Type)
Modes of vibrations of a rigid foundation block
Elastic Half-space method of analysis for all modes of vibration
Linear Elastic Weightless Spring method of analysis for all modes of
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Effect of footing shape and embedment on vibratory response
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Design of Foundations for Different Types of Machines
(Reciprocating, Impact and rotary)
Foundations for reciprocating machines-design requirements and
design procedure for block type foundation
Foundations for Impact type machines-design requirements and
design procedure for block type foundation
Foundations for rotary machines-simplified method of analysis,
design requirements and design procedure for block type
foundation
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Machine foundations on piles
Analysis of End bearing piles under vertical vibrations
Analysis of friction piles under vertical vibrations
Analysis of pile groups under vertical vibrations
Design procedure for a pile-supported machine foundation
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Vibration Absorption and Isolation
Active and passive isolation, Design of wave barriers (open trench,
in-filled trench, pile barriers)
Design procedure for foundations on absorbers
Construction aspects of machine foundations
Construction aspects of block foundations
Erection and interfacing of a machine to the foundation
Gap around the foundation
Installation of spring absorbers
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6206 Finite Element Analysis for
Geomechanics 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. The ability to judge the situations and apply the logical aspects of the method; Should be able to apply the numerical formulation for analyzing geotechnical systems;
2. The ability to apply the concepts for solving multi task applications
Syllabus
Introduction to FEM; General description of steps in FEM; Discretisation; Displacement models;
shape functions; Lagrangian & Hermitian elements; isoparametric elements; Coordinate systems;
Finite element formulation of elements; Shape functions in terms of global coordinates & area
coordinates; Shape functions for Lagrangian elements; Isoparametric element formulation;
Formulation of element stiffness matrix; 2D element- 3 noded triangular element in terms of area
coordinates; 4 noded quadrilateral element using isoparametric formulation; Guassian method of
integration; Formulation of global stiffness matrix and nodal load vector; band width; sparse
matrix; symmetric matrix; Computation of element strains; Geotechnical considerations in FEM;
Geometric idealization; Geotechnical analysis; Finite element formulation of structural elements;
interface elements; Construction stage & excavation analysis; Seepage and consolidation; Finite
element implementation of coupled problems; steady state seepage; Hydraulic boundary
conditions; Permeability model; A discussion on commonly used finite element method software
for geotechnical analysis (not for examination); Brief comparison on preprocessor, analysis and
post processor modules of any 3 commonly used software
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Attain a knowledge on various theories involved in finite element method
2. Develop a clear picture on capabilities of various models used to simulate the soil media
3. Understand the features of methods of analysis and apply them in real life applications
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References
1. Potts, D. M. and Zdravkovic, L. (1999): “Finite Element Analysis in Geotechnical Engineering: Theory and application”, Thomas Telford, London.
2. Desai, C. S. and Abel, J. F. (1987): “Introduction to FEM”, CBS Publishers and Distributors, Delhi.
3. Krishnamoorthy C. S. (1994): “Finite Element Analysis-Theory and Programming”, Tata McGraw Hill publishing Company, New Delhi.
4. Zienkiewicz, O.C. (1979): “The Finite Element Method”, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi.
5. Cook, R. D., Malkus, D. S., Plesha, M. E. and Witt, R. J. (2001): “Concepts and Applications of finite Element analysis, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
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Introduction to geotechnical analysis - General description of steps in FEM; Discretisation: continuum – node – element – degrees of freedom – general principles for discretization of geotechnical problems – discretization of very large bodies – discretization of infinite bodies – mesh refinement. Geometric idealization: Plane strain analysis – axisymmetric analysis – assumptions – equations – examples – derivation not needed; General polynomials for 1D and 2D models – relation between nodal degrees of freedom and displacements at nodes Coordinate systems: global – local – natural (area) coordinates and
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Shape functions - Lagrangian elements – Hermitian elements –isoparametric elements (concept only; derivation not needed); Shape functions in terms of global coordinates: 1D 2noded and 3noded bar elements; Shape functions in terms of area coordinates:1D element – 2noded
beam element – 2D elements - 3 noded triangular element – 6 noded
triangular element (home assignment);
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Shape functions for Lagrangian elements: 1D element –4 noded bar element – 2D elements – 4 noded rectangular element –9 noded rectangular element (home assignment) – 16 noded rectangular element (home assignment); Isoparametric element formulation: 1D element – 3 noded bar
element – 2D elements – 4noded quadrilateral element – 8 noded
quadrilateral element (home assignment) – 3 noded triangular
element (home assignment)
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Equation for element stiffness matrix and nodal load vector using variational principle: derivation using principle of minimum potential energy; Formulation of element stiffness matrix: 1D element - 2 noded bar element – constant CSA and varying CSA lying parallel to X axis – rotation transformation method - 2 noded inclined truss element with 2 dof at each node; Formulation of element stiffness matrix and nodal load vector: 2D
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element - 3 noded triangular element in terms of area coordinates –
4 noded quadrilateral element using isoparametric formulation;
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
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Numerical integration: Guassian method of integration Storage of global stiffness matrix – band width – semi band width –sparse matrix – symmetric matrix – skyline storage scheme only – a simple worked out example as home assignment; Computation of element strains: Constant strain triangular element - Linear strain triangular element (home assignment) Detailed description of the plane strain FE analysis of a strip footing
loaded with a line load resting on a semi infinite soil medium;
Geotechnical analysis: Total stress analysis - Pore pressure
calculation;
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Finite element formulation of structural elements: 3 noded isoparametric curved Mindlin zero width beam element -membrane element; Finite element formulation of interface elements: different types of interface elements – 6 noded zerothickness isoparametric interface element; Special techniques: Construction stage analysis - excavation analysis - changes in porepressure during analysis
A discussion on commonly used finite element method software for
geotechnical analysis : (not for examination)To be given as home
assignment to students - Presentation and discussion of assignment
in the class by the students
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6212 Reinforced soil and
geosynthetics 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
To introduce the concepts of Detailed understanding of the history and mechanism of reinforced soil, Knowledge of the various types of geosynthetics, their functions and applications, Detailed knowledge about the design of few reinforced soil structures, Historical background and modern day developments, Materials, manufacturing and properties, Mechanism of Reinforced Soil, Reinforced soil retaining walls, Designing for bearing capacity improvement, Other General Application areas.
Syllabus
Historical background and modern day developments; , Different types of geosynthetics ;Materials
manufacturing and properties; Mechanism of Reinforced Soil, Modes of failure; Equivalent
Confining stress concept; Reinforced soil retaining walls; Analysis of reinforced soil retaining walls
using Tie Back Wedge method with assumptions, Construction of reinforced soil retaining walls,
Designing for bearing capacity improvement, Binquet and Lee’s approach, Natural geotextiles;
Application of geosynthetics for stabilisation of slopes.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Ability to adopt reinforced soil technique against conventional techniques. 2. Ability to select suitable reinforcement material and type to suit the functional
requirements 3. Carry out analysis and design of reinforced soil structures.
References
1. Ramanatha Ayyar, T.S., Ramachandran Nair, C.G. and Balakrishnan Nair, N. (2002). A Comprehensive Reference Book on Coir Geotextiles, Ist ed., Center for Development of Coir Technology (C-DOCT).
2. Koerner, R.M. (1999). Designing with Geosynthetics, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA, 4th edition.
3. Jewell, R.A., (1996). Soil Reinforcement with Geotextiles, Special Publication No. 123, CIRIA, Thomas Telford. London, UK.
4. Geosynthetics - New Horizons, Eds. G.V. Rao, PK Banerjee, J.T. Shahu, G.V. Ramana, Asian Books Private Ltd., New Delhi, 2004.
5. Rao, G.V. (2007). Geosynthetics – An Introduction. Sai Master Geoenvironmental Services Pvt. Ltd.
6. Jones, C.J.F.P. (1985). Earth reinforcement and soil structures. Butterworth, London. 7. Ingold, T. (1982). Reinforced Earth, Thomas Telford, London.
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8. Jewell, R.A. (1996). Soil reinforcement and Geotextiles. CIRIA London, UK 9. Babu, S.G.L. (2006). An introduction to Soil reinforcement and geosynthetics. United Press
(India) Pvt. Ltd. 10. Swami Saran (2006). Reinforced soil and its engineering applications. I.K. International Pvt.
Ltd. New Delhi.
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Materials, manufacturing and properties Different types of geosynthetics– Different Materials, advantages and disadvantages of each material, base polymers used Manufacturing process of geotextiles, geogrids Properties and testing
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Mechanism of Reinforced Soil Mechanism of reinforced soil Modes of failure, modes of development of strength of various types of reinforcement Equivalent Confining stress concept, pseudo cohesion concept, concept of expanding soil mass Problems in the above areas
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Reinforced soil retaining walls Various modes of internal and external stability or reinforced soil retaining walls Analysis of reinforced soil retaining walls using Tie Back Wedge method with assumptions Numerical problems of analysis of reinforced soil retaining walls Construction of reinforced soil retaining walls- Concertina method, telescopic method, sliding method, Various types of facings
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V Designing for bearing capacity improvement Binquet and Lee’s approach Problems in bearing capacity improvement with reinforcement
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Other General Application areas Natural geotextiles – applications. Advantages, disadvantages - different types Application of geosynthetics for stabilisation of slopes Introduction to soil nailing, applications in landfills Concept of Prefabricated vertical drains, geotubes, gabions, geocells
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6216 Ground improvement
techniques 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
To introduce the concepts of Detailed understanding of how theoretical knowledge and observation of engineering performance assist in rational application of ground modification procedure, To give a thorough understanding of the various techniques used in ground improvement, Introduction to Ground improvement techniques, In-situ densification methods, Introduction to grouts and grouting, Grouting applications, Earth reinforcement, Geosynthetics.
Syllabus
Introduction to Ground improvement techniques; Drainage and Dewatering; electro osmosis; In-situ densification methods; concept of three dimensional consolidation; sand drain design and methods of their installation; Introduction to grouts and grouting; properties of grouts; Grouting applications; Rock bolts; Soil Nailing; Earth reinforcement; Stability analysis of reinforced earth retaining walls; Application areas; Geosynthetics; functions of geotextiles; natural geotextiles and its applications.
Expected Outcome
1. A study of the many different approaches to ground modification broadens the minds and
inspires creativity and innovation in geotechnical construction and related fields
References
1. M. J. Tomilson- Foundation design and construction 2. Robert M. Koerner- Construction and Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering, Mc
Graw Hill 3. C. J. F. P. Jones- Earth Reinforcement and soil structures, Butterworth 4. F. G. Bell- Foundation Engineering in Difficult Ground, Butterworth,
London, 1983 5. Purushothama Raj P.- Ground Improvement Techniques, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., New
Delhi 6. Shashi K. Gulhati & Manoj Datta- Geotechnical Engineering, Tata Mc Graw Hill 7. G. L. Sivakumar Babu- An Introduction to Soil Reinforcement and Geosynthetics- 2007
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In-situ densification methods In- situ densification methods in granular soils: introduction- mechanical stabilization- deep dynamic compaction- vibro compaction- blasting In- situ densification methods in cohesive soils: preloading- concept of three dimensional consolidation sand drain design and methods of their installation fabric drains- stone columns and lime piles (installation techniques only)
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Introduction to grouts and grouting- basic functions- classification of grouts- groutability ratio, properties of grouts: viscosity, fluidity, stability, rigidity, thixotropy, permeance
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Grouting applications: seepage control in soil and rock under dams seepage control in soil for cut off walls stabilization grouting for underpinning. Rock bolts – Cables and guniting –Soil Nailing – Micro piles
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Earth reinforcement- concept of reinforced earth load transfer mechanism and strength development. Stability analysis of reinforced earth retaining walls- external stability analysis, internal stability analysis (brief mention about the methods only) Application areas.
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Geosynthetics: classificationfunctions of geotextiles as seperators, reinforcement, filters and in drainage damage and durability of geotextiles, natural geotextiles and its applications.
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6214 Landslide Engineering 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
To teach students the fundamental aspects of slope stability evaluation, to give the students an idea of how and why landslides occur.
Syllabus
Slopes; Factors contributing slope failures; Slope movements in rocks; Stability Analysis of Slopes;
Mass analysis; Land Slide; Relationship between slope movement and precipitation; land slide in
seismic region; Land Slide Types; Land slides in clayey rocks; Land Slide Investigation; Mechanical
properties of rock; Laboratory Investigations; Index properties
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the behaviour of natural and engineered soil / rock slopes under various weather
and engineering conditions. 2. Explain the factors that may affect the stability of slopes. 3. Select an appropriate slope stability analysis method subject to geometry of slope, material
properties, and uncertainty of observations. 4. Assess the potential landslide risk of slopes. 5. Analyse the stability of slopes considering a range of environmental and engineering
processes
References
1. Zaruba Q and Mencl V., “ Land slides and their control”, Developments in Geotechnical Engineering, Vol 31, Elsevier Scientific publishing company, 1982.
2. Abramson L. W, Lee T. S , Sharma S and Boyce G M , “ Slope Stability and Stabilization Methods”, Willey Interscience publications,1996
3. Das B M,“Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, Thomson Books, 2004 4. Lambe T W. and Whitman R V, “Soil Mechanics”, John Wiley & sons ,2008 5. Murthy V. N. S , “Principles of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, UBS
Publishers Private Ltd. , 2002
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Slopes Introduction- Natural slopes and Engineered slopes Development of slope failures- General aspects Factors contributing slope failures- Failures arising at different locations Complex modes of failure Slope movements in rocks
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Stability Analysis of Slopes Stability analysis- Classical solutions Cohesive approach- Horizontal equilibrium approach Mass analysis – Limit equilibrium method-Wedge methods Friction circle method-Method of slices-IS method Bishop’s method – Jambu’s method
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Land Slide Land slide phenomenon: Definition and study of mass movements Factors causing mass movement Relationship between slope movement and precipitation- land slide in seismic region
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Land Slide Types Geological definition of main land slide types Slope movement of surface deposits Landslides in clayey rocks Slides of solid rocks-Specific types of slope movement
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Land Slide Investigation Field investigation Use of aerial photographs and geological maps Hydrogeological research Depth and shape of a slide surface Mechanical properties of rock
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Laboratory Investigations Mineralogical composition Index properties Rate of consolidation
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6218 Underground Excavations 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To introduce the concept of analysis and design of underground excavations in rocks
2. To impart knowledge of jointed rock masses for hydro-power projects and large underground storages for various purposes.
Syllabus
Introduction to the exploration for various underground construction projects; Stereographic
projection method; principle and its application; Elastic stress distribution around tunnels;
Greenspan method; Daemen’s theory; Application of rock mass classification systems;
analysis of underground openings; estimation of elastic modulus and modulus of deformation of
rocks; Long term behaviour of tunnels and caverns; New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM);
Norwegian Tunneling Method (NTM); construction dewatering; tunnel support interaction
analysis; ground response and support reaction curves; Instrumentation and monitoring of
underground excavations; single and multi-point bore hole extensometers; load cells and pressure
cells.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. The course is designed to understand various case studies on underground constructions
References
1. Hoek, E and and Brown, E. T., “Underground Excavations in Rocks”, Institute of Mining Engineering, 1983
2. Obert, L. and Duvall, W.I., “Rock Mechanics and Design of Structures in Rocks”, John Wiley, 1967
3. Singh, B. and Goel, R.K., “Rock Mass Classification”- A Practical Engineering Approach”, Elsevier, 2006
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construction projects. Stereographic projection method- principle and
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Elastic stress distribution around tunnels- stress distribution for
different shapes and under different in-situ stress conditions,
Greenspan method- Design principles, multiple openings and
openings in laminated rocks, Elasto-plastic analysis of tunnels,
Daemen’s theory.
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Application of rock mass classification systems, analysis of
underground openings in squeezing and swelling ground, empirical
methods.
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Estimation of elastic modulus and modulus of deformation of rocks;
uniaxial jacking / plate jacking tests, radial jacking and Goodman
jacking tests.. 7
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Long term behaviour of tunnels and caverns, New Austrian
Tunneling Method (NATM), Norwegian Tunneling Method (NTM),
construction dewatering.
Rock mass-tunnel support interaction analysis, ground response and
support reaction curves.
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In-situ stress, flat jack, hydraulic fracturing and over coring
techniques and USBM type drill hole deformation gauge, single and
multi-point bore hole extensometers, load cells, pressure cells.
Instrumentation and monitoring of underground excavations during,
and after construction.
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01CE6222 Environmental Geotechniques 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To create a research interest in the field of geo environmental engineering 2. To give students the knowledge on soil contamination and its effect, to familiarise
on soil remediation.
Syllabus
Soil formation structure and Properties, Clay mineralogy, Soil microbiology, Attenuation capacity
of soil, Laboratory and Field methods, Clay-Contaminant interaction, Cation exchange capacity,
Transport of contamination through soil and change in properties of soil, quasi pre-consolidation,
shear characteristics, effect of drying on properties of soil, Remediation of contaminated soil and
waste dump, Vertical barriers, Landfill containment technology, components and functions,
Leachate and gas generation, Preliminary design, Liners and Case histories, Compacted clay liners,
Geo membrane liners, Geosynthetic clay liners, Monitoring wells, Case histories.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Deal the research works on geoenvironmental engineering
References
1. Daniel, D.E. (1993). Geotechnical Practice for Waste Disposal. Chapman, and Hall, London. 2. Koerner, R.M. (2005). Designing with Geosynthetics, Fifth Edition. Prentice Hall, New
Jersey. 3. Reddi L.N and Inyang HI (2000) Geoenvironmental Engineering: Principles and
Applications, Marcel Dekker Inc Publication. 4. R. N. Yong (2000) Geoenvironmental Engineering: Contaminated Soils, Pollutant Fate,
Mitigation Lewis Publication. 5. Dr. G V Rao and Dr. R S Sasidhar (2009) Solid waste Management and Engineered Landfills,
Saimaster Geoenvironmental Services Pvt. Ltd. Publication. 6. Ayyar TSR (2000) Soil engineering in relation to environment, LBS centre for Science and
Technology, Trivandrum. 7. Hari D. Sharma, Krishna R. Reddy (2004) Geoenvironmental Engineering: Site Remediation,
Waste Containment, and Emerging Waste Management Technologies, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
8. Donald L. Wise, Debra J. Trantolo, Hilary I. Inyang, Edward J. Cichon (2000) Remediation Engineering of Contaminated Soils, Publisher: Marcel Dekker Inc
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Attenuation capacity of soil. Attenuation capacity, Laboratory and Field methods for quantifying attenuation capacity, Clay- Contaminant interaction, Cation exchange capacity, Specific surface area of soil.
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Transport of contamination through soil and change in properties of soil Transport of contaminants through soil, Ficks law Change in properties of soil due to change in environment/pore fluid:- plasticity, volume change-compressibility characteristics, quasi pre-consolidation, shear characteristics, effect of drying on properties of soil.
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Remediation of contaminated soil Remediation of contaminated soil-Insitu/exitu remediations, Bio remediation, thermal remediation, pump and treat method, phyto remediation and electro-kinetic remediation, Remediation of waste dump, Vertical barriers
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Liners and Case histories Compacted clay liners, selection of soil, acceptable range of water content and dry density. Geo membranes liners, geosynthetic clay liners. Monitoring wells. Case histories
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
01CE6224 Soil Structure Interaction 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To provide an understanding of the relevance and significance of soil-structure interaction 2. To give the students an idea about how to take soil structure interaction into account in
design and 3. The ability to apply the concepts for solving multi task applications
Syllabus
Analysis and Effect of soil structure interaction; Soil Response Models; Beam on Elastic Foundation – Soil Models; Plate on Elastic medium; Analysis of Finite Plates; Analysis of Axially and laterally loaded Piles and Pile Groups; Ground- Foundation- Structure Interaction
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand various theories involved in soil structure interaction 2. The students will have good knowledge in principles for design of soil structure interaction 3. They will be able to identify situations where soil-structure interaction is likely to occur
and assess its impact on the behavior of a structure 4. Understand capabilities of various models used to simulate the interaction 5. Understand the features of methods of analysis and apply them in real life applications
References
1. Kurien N.P , “Design of foundation Systems: Principles & Practices”, Narosa, New Delhi, 1992
2. Cakmak A.S., “Soil Structure Interaction:, Elsevier, 1987 3. Jones G.,” Analysis of beams on Elastic Foundation”, Thomas Telford, 1997 4. Selvadurai, A. P. S. (1979). Elastic analysis Soil foundation interaction, Elsevier Scientific
Publishing Company, Neatherlands. 5. Poulos, H.G. and Davis E.H. (1990). Pile Foundation Analysis and Design, John Wiley, New
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Soil - Foundation Interaction: Introduction to soil -foundation interaction problems, Soil behaviour, Foundation behaviour, Interface behaviour, Scope of soil foundation interaction analysis, soil response models, Winkler, Elastic continuum, Two parameter elastic models, Elastic-plastic behaviour, Time dependent behaviour
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Beam On Elastic Foundation - Soil Models Infinite beam, Two parameters, Isotropic elastic half space, Analysis of beams of finite length, Classification of finite beams in relation to their stiffness.
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Plate on Elastic Medium: Infinite plate, Winkler, two parameters, isotropic elastic medium, thin and thick plates, Analysis of Finite Plates: Rectangular and Circular plates, Numerical analysis of finite plates, simple solutions.
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Elastic Analysis of Pile Elastic analysis of single pile, Theoretical solutions for settlement and load distribution, Analysis of pile group, Interaction analysis, Load distribution in groups with rigid cap.
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Laterally Loaded Pile Load deflection prediction for laterally loaded piles, subgrade reaction and elastic analysis, Interaction analysis, and pile raft system, solutions through influence charts.
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01CE6226
Special Foundations and
Structural Design of
Foundations
3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To familiarise the students with the soil design and structural design of foundations and retaining walls and
2. To help the students to build a basic knowledge of the typical special foundations used in various situations.
Syllabus
Introduction to limit state design of concrete foundations; Soil pressures for structural design;
Depth of footings : Bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations Structural design of
spread footings; Combined footings- rectangular, trapezoidal and strap footings; Structural design
of mat foundations, Beam and Slab raft foundations; Combined pile raft foundations Design of
different types of pile foundations; Structural design of pile; Structural design of retaining walls-
cantilever and counterfort retaining walls; Foundations for special structures like Water tanks &
Ground storage tanks, Transmission towers, Silos & chimneys ,Coastal and offshore structures
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. The students will be equipped with the various aspects related to soil design and
structural design of foundations
References
1. Ashok K Jain ( 1993), Reinforced Concrete Limit State Design, Nem Chand & Bros., Roorkee.
2. Bowles J.E. (1997), Foundation Analysis and Design, Mc. Graw Hill International Edition,
New Delhi..
3. P.C. Varghese, “Design of Reinforced Concrete Foundations”, PHI-Ltd- New Delhi, 1998..
4. Swami Saran (2006), Analysis & Design of Substructures, IBH Publishing Co Pvt. Ltd, New
Delhi.
5. Tomlinson M.J (1996), Foundation design and Construction , John Wiley Interscience,
NweYork
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Limit state design of reinforced concrete foundations
Introduction to limit state design of concrete foundations; Soil
pressures for structural design; Depth of footings : Bearing capacity
and settlement of shallow foundations
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Structural design of spread footings
Combined footings- rectangular, trapezoidal and strap footings
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Mat foundations
Structural design of mat foundations; Beam and Slab raft foundations
Combined pile raft foundations
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Pile foundations
Design of different types of pile foundations; Structural design of
pile
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Retaining Walls
Stability analysis of retaining walls; Structural design of retaining
walls- cantilever and counter fort retaining walls)
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Special foundations
Foundations for special structures like
Water tanks & Ground storage tanks
Transmission towers, Silos & chimneys, Coastal and offshore
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01CE6292 Mini Project 0-0-4 2 2015
Course Objectives To make students Design and develop a system or application in the area of their specialization.
Approach
The student shall present two seminars and submit a report. The first seminar shall
highlight the topic, objectives, methodology, design and expected results. The second
seminar is the presentation of the work / hardware implementation.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of the mini project, the student should be able to 1. Identify and solve various problems associated with designing and implementing a
system or application. 2. Test the designed system or application.
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01CE6294 Experimental Geotechniques-II 0-0-2 1 2015
Course Objectives
To make the students aware of laboratory soil and geosynthetics testing
Syllabus
1.Plate Load test
2. Physical properties of Geotextiles
i. Thickness
ii. Weight
iii. Opening size
iv. Wide width tensile test and Trapezoida tear test using UTM for Geotextiles
v. Cone drop test
3.FEM Analysis of simple Geotechnical Problems using any Geotechnical FEM Software.
i. Footing Analysis
ii. Retaining Wall Analysis
iii. Pavement Design
Expected Outcome
1. Practice on soil and geosynthetics testing
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Thickness
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Opening size
Wide width tensile test
Trapezoidal tear test
Cone drop test
Permeability
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FEM Analysis of simple Geotechnical Problems using any
Software
Footing Analysis
Retaining Wall Analysis
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01CE7211 Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering
3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To give the students an idea of the seismic hazard analysis 2. Make the students capable to design foundations and earth structures to resist
earthquake loading
Syllabus
Ground motion parameters; Amplitude, Frequency, Duration Estimation of ground motion
parameters; Magnitude and distance effects; Development of predictive relationships; Seismic
hazard analysis ;Soil liquefaction ;Laboratory and Field methods for estimation of liquefaction
potential; Ground response analysis - One –dimensional and Two –dimensional; Behaviour of soils
under earthquake loading; Measurement of dynamic soil properties; Resonant column test; Bender
element test; Cyclic tri-axial test; Shake table and Centrifuge tests. Seismic design considerations of
foundations; Development of design parameters; Development of ground motion time histories
Expected Outcome
The student will be familiar with an overall view of the nature of seismic hazards, the methods used to assess their impacts and the techniques available to mitigate their damaging effects.
References
1. Kramer, S. (1995). Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Pearson, New Delhi. 2. Ishihara, K.(1996). Soil Behaviour in Earthquake Geotechnics, Oxford Science, NY. 3. Lkuo Towhata. (1995), Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Springer, NY. 4. Kamalesh Kumar. (2009). Basic Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, New Age
International Publishers, New Delhi. 5. Bharat Bushan Prasad (2010) Advanced Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, PH
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Seismic hazard analysis Deterministic seismic hazard analysis probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis Soil liquefaction - Susceptibility, initiation and effects of soil liquefaction Laboratory and Field methods for estimation of liquefaction potential- CSR and CRR.
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Ground response analysis One –dimensional ground response analysis (with example problems in SHAKE) Two –dimensional ground response analysis (with example problems)
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Behaviour of soils under earthquake loading Strength of sand under earthquake loading Strength of clay under earthquake loading Measurement of dynamic soil properties Resonant column test Bender element test Cyclic tri-axial test Shake table and Centrifuge tests.
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Seismic design considerations of foundations Design parameters Development of design parameters Development of ground motion time histories
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Seismic design of retaining walls Dynamic response of retaining walls Seismic displacement of retaining walls Seismic design considerations
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01CE7213 Behaviour and Testing of
unsaturated soils 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To create a research interest in the students in the unsaturated soils 2. To give the students an idea of the behaviour of soils at failure
Syllabus
Properties of unsaturated soils; Soil structure; Pore size determination; Suction Measurement and Control; Enthalpy and Equilibrium Stress conditions in Unsaturated Soils; Stress state in unsaturated soils; Shear strength of unsaturated soils; Pre-yield behaviour; Yield limit; Compression Characteristics of unsaturated soils; Water retention characteristics; Effective stress relations in unsaturated soil; Matric suction and osmotic suction; collapse and heave characteristics
Expected Outcome
The students will be equipped to deal the research works on unsaturated soils
References
1. Fredlund,D.G and Rahardjo,R(1993) Soil Mechanics for unsaturated soils, Wiley, New York
2. Murray E J and Sivakumar V (2010) Unsaturated Soils: A Fundamental Interpretation of Soil Behaviour, wiley, new York.
3. Tarantino, A. and Jommi, C. (2005). Hydraulic and mechanical behaviour of unsaturated soils: Experimental evidence and constitutive modelling.
4. Mitchell, J. K. and Soga, K. (2005). Fundamentals of soil behavior. John Wiley & Sons,Inc., New Jersey, third edition
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Properties of unsaturated soils Nature and genesis of unsaturated soils, soil variables Particle properties Phase properties and interactions Soil structure Pore size determination Experimental technique for determination pore size distribution
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Suction Measurement and Control Techniques for measurement of suction Techniques for control of suction ( Laboratory tests)
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Enthalpy and Equilibrium Stress conditions in Unsaturated Soil Role of enthalpy Enthalpy and Terzhagi’s effective stress for saturated soils Enthalpy for unsaturated soils Signification of α Stress state in unsaturated soils Graphical representation of stress
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Shear strength of unsaturated soils Shear strength of unsaturated soils Equivalent strength parameters Pre-yield behaviour Yield limit
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Compression Characteristics of unsaturated soils Osmotic oedometer tests on reconstituted soi Water retention characteristics Compression characteristics of unsaturated Kaolin Modelling of unsaturated Kaolin
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Effective stress relations in unsaturated soil Effective stress concepts- Effective stress relations in unsaturated soil. Matric suction and osmotic suction collapse and heave characteristics of unsaturated soil-strength characteristics of unsaturated soil- Flow through unsaturated soil
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01CE7215 Soil Stabilization 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To create a research interest in the students in the field of stabilization of weak soils for engineering purpose.
2. To make the students understand the stabilization process, inorganic and organic stabilization.
Syllabus
Objectives of soil stabilization; Classification of stabilizing agents and stabilization process;
Inorganic stabilizing agents and their characteristics; Lime stabilization under various conditions of
soil; Cement stabilization under different conditions; Fly ash stabilization and its reaction
mechanism; Organic stabilization and bituminous stabilization
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. At the end of the course students will be equipped with knowledge of different types of soil stabilizers and their characteristics.
2. Students will be able to select suitable stabilizers based on soil properties and other site requirements.
References
1. Manfred R. Hausmann: Engineering Principles of Ground Modifications 2. Proceedings of the Conference on soil stabilization
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Objectives of soil stabilization. Classification of stabilizing agents and stabilization process. Nature and surface characteristics of soil particle. Concepts of surface area and contact points.
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Inorganic stabilizing agents and their characteristics Lime and Cement Fly ash Hydroxides Carbonates.
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Lime stabilization, Reaction mechanism in relation to strength improvement, Characteristics under various conditions of soil properties, Time, Temperature and Stress case studies
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Cement stabilization
Reaction mechanism in relation to strength improvement,
Characteristics under various conditions of soil properties,
Time, Temperature and Stress.
Case studies
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Fly ash stabilization- Reaction mechanism in relation to strength improvement, Characteristics under various conditions of soil properties, Time, temperature and stress- case studies Reaction mechanism in relation to strength improvement using hydroxides, carbonates etc Case Studies
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Deleterious effects of organic substance and sulphates on inorganic
stabilization
Organic stabilizers
Binding and water proofing agents- bituminous materials lignin,
large organic cations, resins and other organic wastes.
Caste Studies
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01CE 7217 Constitutive Modelling in
Geomechanics 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
1. To obtain sufficient understanding of the principles of soil mechanics 2. To demonstrate to students the ability of finite element analysis in modelling real
boundary problems.
Syllabus
Introduction to Continuum Mechanics : Equilibrium equations; stress and strain; Mohr circle; compatibility; axisymmetric conditions; Effective Stress Principle; Effective stress for different materials and conditions; Introduction to Flow and Consolidation in Saturated and Unsaturated Soils : Equilibrium equations ; Classical solution methods for consolidation; seepage; Constitutive Models for Soils in Drained and Undrained Conditions : Elasticity; plastic yielding; failure criteria; stress paths; plasticity theory; Limit Analyses : Upper bound solutions (Plastic slip line analysis); Lower bound solutions (Limit equilibrium); Overview of Physical versus Numerical Modelling: Geotechnical centrifuge modelling; Numerical modelling methods in geotechnical engineering.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop an understanding of assumptions and limitations involved in classical analysis
methods. 2. Understanding the role of constitutive models in finite element analyses. 3. Gain knowledge of the elastic stress-strain relation and constitutive parameters
References
1. Scott, R.F. (1963). Principles of Soil Mechanics. Addison Wesley, New York Atikinson, J.H. and Bransby, P.L. (1978).
2. Mechanics of Soils: An introduction to Critical State Soil Mechanics, McGraw-Hill. New York.
3. Puzrin, A. M., “Constitutive Modelling in Geomechanics”, Springer Heidelberg Dordecht, New York, 2012..
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Introduction to Continuum Mechanics Equilibrium equations, static and dynamic; Stress, principal directions, invariants; Soil mechanics stress sign convention, Mohr circle, stress space concepts; Strain, principal directions, invariants, rotation, compatibility; Plane strain, plane stress, and axisymmetric conditions
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Effective Stress Principle Derivation of effective stress for different materials;. Effective stress under drained, undrained and seepage conditions; Unsaturated conditions
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Introduction to Flow and Consolidation in Saturated and Unsaturated Soils Derivation of coupled equilibrium equations for saturated soils; Classical solution methods (e.g., time factors, Fourier series) for consolidation; Steady-state and transient seepage in rigid and deformable soils
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Constitutive Models for Soils in Drained and Undrained Conditions Linear isotropic and anisotropic elasticity; Viscoelasticity and nonlinear elasticity; Concept of plastic yielding; Failure criteria (Drucker-Prager, Tresca, Mohr-Coulomb, Lade, etc); Experimental stress paths; Classical plasticity theory; Critical state soil mechanics and Cam-Clay plasticity; Viscoplasticity
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V Limit Analyses Upper bound solutions (Plastic slipline analysis) Lower bound solutions (Limit equilibrium)
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VI Overview of Physical versus Numerical Modelling Geotechnical centrifuge modelling; Numerical modelling methods in geotechnical engineering
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01CE7219 Geo environment and Landfill 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
To create a research interest in the field of Geo environmental engineering, to give students the knowledge on geotechnical aspects in the disposal of waste materials and the remediation of environmentally contaminated sites, to familiarise Design of landfill
Syllabus
Introduction and Soil-water-environment interaction, Variation in Engineering properties of soil,
Geotechnical applications of waste materials, Geotechnical Characterization of waste and disposal,
Site characterization and ranking of sites, MOEF guidelines for waste management and handling,
Landfill Components and its functions, Compacted clay liner, selection of soil, methodology of
construction, Geosynthetics in landfill- types and functions, geosynthetic clay liners -testing and
design aspects, Soil remediation, Investigation of contaminated soil, insitu/exitu remediations, bio
remediation, thermal remediation, pump and treat method, phyto remediation and electro kinetic
remediation, Leachate disposal and Post closure of landfill, Control measures for waste dump and
vertical barriers, Case studies on long term behaviour of landfills
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Deal with geo environmental engineering problems
References
1. Daniel, D.E. (1993). Geotechnical Practice for Waste Disposal. Chapman, and Hall, London. 2. Koerner, R.M. (2005). Designing with Geosynthetics. Fifth Edition. Prentice Hall, New
Jersey. 3. Reddi L.N and Inyang HI (2000) Geoenvironmental Engineering: Principles and
Applications, Marcel Dekker Inc Publication 4. R. N. Yong (2000) Geoenvironmental Engineering: Contaminated Soils, Pollutant Fate,
Mitigation Lewis Publication. 5. Dr. G V Rao and Dr. R S Sasidhar (2009) Solid waste Management and Engineered Landfills,
Saimaster Geoenvironmental Services Pvt. Ltd. Publication. 6. Ayyar TSR (2000) Soil engineering in relation to environment, LBS centre for Science and
Technology, Trivandrum. 7. Hari D. Sharma, Krishna R. Reddy (2004) Geoenvironmental Engineering: Site Remediation,
Waste Containment, and Emerging Waste Management Technologies, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
8. Donald L. Wise, Debra J. Trantolo, Hilary I. Inyang, Edward J. Cichon (2000) Remediation Engineering of Contaminated Soils, Publisher: Marcel Dekker Inc.
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Introduction and Soil-water-environment interaction Introduction to geo-environmental Engineering, Soil-water-environment interaction relating to geotechnical problems, Variation in Engineering properties of soil due to change in environment/pore fluid. Geotechnical applications of waste materials
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Geotechnical Characterization of waste and disposal Waste:-source, classification and management of waste Physical, chemical and geotechnical characterization of municipal solid waste Waste disposal facilities, Parameters controlling the selection of site for sanitary and industrial landfill. Site characterization and ranking of sites. MOEF guidelines for waste management and handling
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Landfill Components Landfill layout and capacity, components of landfill and its functions Liner and cover systems, MOEF guidelines and functional requirements of daily, intermediate cover system. Compacted clay liner, selection of soil, methodology of construction
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Geosynthetics in landfill Geosynthetics- types and functions, durability and chemical resistance Geo membranes geosynthetic clay liners -testing and design aspects
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Soil remediation Investigation of contaminated soil, sampling, assessment Transport of contaminants in saturated soil. Remediation of contaminated soil-insitu/exitu remediations, bio remediation, thermal remediation, pump and treat method, phyto remediation and electro-kinetic remediation
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Leachate disposal and Post closure of landfill Control measures for waste dump and vertical barriers Geotechnical properties of flyash and disposal Leachate disposal facilities, gas disposal/utilization Closure and post closure system Case studies on long term behaviour of landfills
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01CE7221 Critical State Soil Mechanics 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
To create a research interest in the students in the field of Soil Mechanics, to give the students an
idea of the behaviour of soils at failure
Syllabus
State of stress and strain in soils; Normal and Shear stresses and strains; effective stress; Principal
stresses and strains; Mohr circle; Stress paths; 1 3 1 3’ axes; t: sand t’ :
s’ axes; Stress invariants; Laboratory compression tests on soils I; Requirements of soil loading
tests; Isotropic compression test; Overconsolidation; mathematical representation; Laboratory
compression tests on soils II; 1D compression (oedometer) test on soils; compression and swelling
indices; Test results; standard drained and undrained compression tests; Behaviour of NC clays;
Critical state line and Roscoe surface; Families of undrained and drained tests; Critical state line;
Behaviour of OC clays; volume changes and pore water pressure changes; Drained tests; Hvorslev
surface; elastic wall
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Deal the research works on failure of soils
References
1. Scott R.F. Principles of Soil Mechanics, Addition Wesley-Reading, Mass, 1963.
2. Schofied, A.N and Wroth C.P Critical State Soil Mechanics McGraw Hill Book Co.Ltd,
London, 1968.
3. Atkinson, J.H and Bransby, P.L., The mechanics of Soils-an introduction to critical state soil
Mechanics, McGraw Hill Book Co.Ltd, London, 1978.
4. Wood,D.M. Soil behaviour and critical state soil mechanics, Cambridge university press
,1990
5. J.A.R.Ortigao, Soil mechanics in the light of critical state theories, Taylor and Francis,
London , 1995
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State of stress and strain in soils
Normal stresses and strains – Shear stresses and strains
Pore pressure and total stress – effective stress – principle and
significance
Principal stresses and principal planes – Mohr circle of stress
Pure shear strain and Engineers’ shear strain
Principal strains and principal planes – Mohr circle of strain
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Stress paths
Introduction to stress path
Stress paths with s1 : s 3 and s 1’ : s 3’ axes
Stress paths with t: sand t’ : s’ axes
Stress invariants
Stress paths with q: p and q’ : p’ axes
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Laboratory compression tests on soils I
Requirements of soil loading tests – boundary conditions –
control of loading, pore pressure, drainage – classification of soil
tests based on loading conditions
Isotropic compression test on soils – back pressure – secondary
compression
Isotropic compression of clays – idealization – overconsolidation
– possible states – mathematical representation
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Laboratory compression tests on soils II
1D compression (oedometer) test on soils
1D compression of clays – idealization
1D and isotropic compression of clays
Coefficient of volume compressibility – compression and
swelling indices
Test results – standard drained and undrained compression tests
– NC and OC clays
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Behaviour of NC clays - Critical state line and Roscoe surface
Families of undrained and drained tests
Critical state line
Drained and Undrained Planes
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Roscoe surface - Shape of Roscoe surface - as state boundary
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Behaviour of OC clays - Hvorslev surface and elastic wall
The behaviour of over consolidated samples: -critical state line- -
volume changes and pore water pressure changes
Drained tests
Hvorslev surface - Critical state line - complete state boundary
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Elastic wall concept
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01CE7223 Forensic Geotechnical
Engineering 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
To create a research interest in the students in the field of Forensic Engineering, to give the students an idea of the scope and application of Forensic Engineering in the future.
Syllabus
Forensic Engineering; Project reconnaissance; Plans, codes and other technical specifications followed in the design; Diagnostic tests; Analysis of field data; Selection of the lab tests; Scope and extent of Forensic Engineering techniques; Foundation failure investigations; Settlement of structures; Problems in expansive soil; Back Analysis; Selection of the theoretical model; Instrumentation and monitoring; Failure hypothesis; Development of the most probable failure hypothesis; Performing reliability checks; Legal issues involved; Responsibility of geotechnical engineers and contractors.
Expected Outcome
1. The students will be equipped to deal the research works on Forensic Engineering
References
1. Robert W Day, “Forensic Geotechnical Engineering and Foundation Engineering” Mc Graw Hill
2. Malcolm D Bolton,”A guide to Soil Mechanics” University Press. 3. Saxena D S., ”Geotechnical and Geoforensic Case Histories” ,Department of Geotechnical
Engineering IIT, Chennai 4. Saxena D S., ”Forensic Engineering in Applied Civil Engineering and Geo domain”, fifth
International Conference on case histories in Geotechnical Engineering, Newyork 5. Saxena D S., ”Technical, Ethical and Legal issues with Forensic Engineering - A Case
History”, Proceedings, 13th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical
Engineering ,Kolkata, India
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Forensic Engineering Introduction-Project reconnaissance Characterization of the distress involved in a building collapse Plans, codes and other technical specifications followed in the design
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Diagnostic tests Analysis of field data Selection of the lab tests based on the field parameters to evaluate the behaviour of ground
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Scope and extent of Forensic Engineering techniques Foundation failure investigations Settlement of structures Problems in expansive soil Lateral movement-other geotechnical and foundation problems-groundwater and moisture problems
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Back Analysis Selection of the theoretical model Method involved in the analysis Instrumentation and monitoring
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Failure hypothesis Development of the most probable failure hypothesis Cross check with the original design concepts Study on the case histories involved
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Performing reliability checks Legal issues involved Insurance, repairs –how to reduce the potential liability Responsibility of geotechnical engineers and contractors
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01CE7291 Seminar-II 0-0-2 3 2015
Course Objectives To make students
1. Identify the current topics in the specific stream. 2. Collect the recent publications related to the identified topics. 3. Do a detailed study of a selected topic based on current journals, published papers
and books. 4. Present a seminar on the selected topic on which a detailed study has been done. 5. Improve the writing and presentation skills.
Approach
Students shall make a presentation for 20-25 minutes based on the detailed study of the topic and submit a report based on the study.
Expected Outcome Upon successful completion of the seminar, the student should be able to
1. Get good exposure in the current topics in the specific stream. 2. Improve the writing and presentation skills. 3. Explore domains of interest so as to pursue the course project.
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01CE7293 Project (Phase 1) 0-0-12 6 2015
Course Objectives To make students
1. Do an original and independent study on the area of specialization. 2. Explore in depth a subject of his/her own choice. 3. Start the preliminary background studies towards the project by conducting
literature survey in the relevant field. 4. Broadly identify the area of the project work, familiarize with the tools required for
the design and analysis of the project. 5. Plan the experimental platform, if any, required for project work.
Approach
The student has to present two seminars and submit an interim Project report. The first
seminar would highlight the topic, objectives, methodology and expected results. The first
seminar shall be conducted in the first half of this semester. The second seminar is the
presentation of the interim project report of the work completed and scope of the work
which has to be accomplished in the fourth semester.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of the project phase 1, the student should be able to 1. Identify the topic, objectives and methodology to carry out the project. 2. Finalize the project plan for their course project.
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01CE7294 Project (Phase 2) 0-0-23 12 2015
Course Objectives
To continue and complete the project work identified in project phase 1.
Approach
There shall be two seminars (a mid term evaluation on the progress of the work and pre
submission seminar to assess the quality and quantum of the work). At least one technical paper
has to be prepared for possible publication in journals / conferences based on their project work.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of the project phase II, the student should be able to
1. Get a good exposure to a domain of interest. 2. Get a good domain and experience to pursue future research activities.