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Department of Civil Engineering
CIVE 460 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Soil Improvement Techniques
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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CIVE 460
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SPRING
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2
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2
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3
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5
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| Prerequisites | CIVE 303 To get a grade of at least FD, or CIVE 314 To get a grade of at least FD | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | ELECTIVE_COURSE | |||||
| Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
| National Occupational Classification Code | - | |||||
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| Course Objectives | The course covers soil improvement techniques, insitu tests, strengthening techniques and soil modification. Topics will be further investigated through laboratory and field tests. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | The course introduces the various types of improvement methods of engineering properties of soils and the application of engineering methods to ground improvement projects. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses |
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| Major Area Courses |
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WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Required Materials | Learning Outcome |
| 1 | Introduction to Soil Improvement Techniques | Chapter 1: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. | LO1 |
| 2 | In Situ Tests (Spt and Cpt), other In Situ Tests | Chapter 2: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. | LO1 |
| 3 | Surface Compaction, Dynamic Compaction | Chapter 3: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. | LO2 |
| 4 | Lime Stabilization, Cement Stabilization, Asphalt Stabilization | Chapter 4-7: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. | LO3 |
| 5 | Consolidation, Preloading Test | Chapter 5: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. | LO4 |
| 6 | Jet grout, Stone Columns and Vibroflotation | Chapter 6: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. | LO4 |
| 7 | Soil Nailing | Chapter 7: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. | LO5 |
| 8 | Soil Nailing | Chapter 7: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. | LO5 |
| 9 | Types and Functions of Geosynthetics | Chapter 8: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. | LO1 |
| 10 | Geotextiles, Geogrids | Chapter 8: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. | LO1 |
| 11 | Geomembranes, Geosynthetic Clay Liners | Chapter 8: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. | LO1 |
| 12 | Concept of Reinforced Soil | Chapter 9: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. | LO5 |
| 13 | Reinforced Soil Walls | Chapter 9: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. | LO5 |
| 14 | Reinforced Soil Slopes | Chapter 9: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. | LO5 |
| 15 | Semester Review | - | |
| 16 | Final Exam | - |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Raj P. P. (2016). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Published by Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd. New Delhi 2016 ISBN: 9788131805947. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Moseley M. P. & Kirsch K. (2004). Ground Improvement. 2nd Edition CRC Press. ISBN 9780429095917. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weighting | LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | LO5 |
| Presentation / Jury | 1 | 30 | X | X | X | X | X |
| Project | 1 | 30 | X | X | X | X | X |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | X | X | X | X | X |
| Total | 3 | 100 |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Participation | - | - | - |
| Theoretical Course Hours | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Laboratory / Application Hours | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Field Work | - | - | - |
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | - | - | - |
| Portfolio | - | - | - |
| Homework / Assignments | - | - | - |
| Presentation / Jury | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Project | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Seminar / Workshop | - | - | - |
| Oral Exams | - | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - | - |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 |
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
| # | PC Sub | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| No program competency data found. | |||||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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