SF4211 Advanced Soil Mechanics Laboratory – II Syllabus:

SF4211 Advanced Soil Mechanics Laboratory – II Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES:

 At the end of the course student attains adequate knowledge in assessing Shear Strength, dynamic properties of soil and shear strength, indirect tensile strength and compressive strength of Rocks. Student learns to assess the different properties of geosynthetics. Student is trained to gain knowledge in assessing the properties of soils through field tests and also by conducting model tests.

UNIT I SHEAR STRENGTH TESTS

Direct shear – Triaxial compression (UU and CU) test – Unconfined compression test –Vane shear test – Cyclic triaxial test.

UNIT II SUCTION TESTS

Soil water characteristic curves of soil by Pressure Plate apparatus – Filter paper technique.

UNIT III TEST ON GEOSYNTHETICS

Opening size of Geotextiles – Tensile strength of Geosynthetic materials – Interfacial friction – Permeability

UNIT IV TEST ON ROCKS

Point load strength index – Brazilian test – Direct shear test – Uniaxial compressive strength test – dispersibility test.

UNIT V MODEL AND FIELD TESTS (demonstration only)

Model test on foundation elements – measurement of strains and deflections – Field tests – Plate load test – static cone penetration test – standard penetration test – pressure meter test – Block vibration test.

OUTCOME:

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to;
CO1 assess the shear strength of soils by conducting appropriate tests
CO2 analyse the soil water characteristic curves of different soils
CO3 analyse and assess the characteristics of soils using the geosynthetics
CO4 evaluate the strength characteristics of rocks
CO5 Understand the concept of conducting model tests and use data acquisition system for conducting model test in laboratory

REFERENCES:

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3. Head, K.H., Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing Vol.III, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1998.
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6. Das, B.M., Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual, Engineering Press, Austin,1997
7. Al-Khataji, A.W. and Anderstand, O.B., Geotechnical Engineering & Soil Testing, Sounders College Publishing, Fort Worth, 1992.
8. Koerner, R.M., Designing with Geosynthetics, Third Edition, Prentice Hall, 1997.
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11. I.S. Code of Practice (2720): Relevant Parts, as amended from time to time.