CE 309 - Soil Mechanics

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

An introduction to the physical and mechanical properties of soils. A basic understanding of the effects of soil conditions on the construction process. Equations of consolidation, stress and settlement, stability of cuts, shear strength, subsoil stresses, bearing capacity, seepage-drainage and frost action. Prerequisites: CE 209. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Explain how soils are produced and how clay atomic structure affects its affinity for water (2) Generate particle size distribution curves from sieve and hydrometer data (3) Calculate the weight- volume relationships for a soil sample (4) Calculate the liquid, plastic and shrinkage limits of clay (5) Use the liquid and size properties of a soil to classify it for building, transportation or environmental use (6) Perform compaction calculations (7) Determine the seepage properties of soil and draw flow nets (8) Calculate stresses in the soil mass due to the soil, seepage and applied loads (9) Draw Newmark's charts and use CADD to apply them (10) Perform consolidation calculations for normal and preconsolidated clays (11) Determine the failure strength of soil samples (12) Use spreadsheet computer applications to plot log and semi-log soil data (13) Use a commercial soils computer application to simulate the flow of water within soil (14) Measure soil design parameters from data plots and published design charts using a triangular scale (15) Present their calculations and laboratory results a well-organized professional manner

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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