SF4111 - Advanced Soil Mechanics Laboratory – I (Syllabus) 2021-regulation Anna University

SF4111 - Advanced Soil Mechanics Laboratory – I (Syllabus) 2021-regulation Anna University

SF4111	ADVANCED SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORY - I	LPTC

3003

OBJECTIVES:

• At the end of the course student attains adequate knowledge in assessing index properties, compaction, CBR, Compressibility, Swell characteristics and permeability of soils by conducting laboratory tests.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

UNIT I	INDEX TESTS	12

Specific gravity of soil solids-Grain size distribution (Sieve analysis and Hydrometer analysis) - Liquid limit and Plastic limit tests - Shrinkage limit and Differential free swell tests

UNIT II	CHEMICAL TESTS	12

Chemical analysis – pH – Conductivity – quantification of CEC through flame Photometer – Determination of organic, sulphate and chlorite content.

UNIT III	COMPACTION AND CBR TESTS	12

Field density Test - Compaction tests - Determination of moisture – density relationship – Influence of compaction energy – CBR Test.

UNIT IV	CONSOLIDATION AND PERMEABILITY TESTS	12

One dimensional consolidation test, determination of consolidation parameters, permeability of soil – constant and falling head methods.

UNIT V	SWELL TESTS	12

Determination of percent swell – swell pressure, constant volume method; Expanding volume method – double odometer test.

TOTAL : 60 PERIODS

OUTCOMES: On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to

CO1 Classify soils based on assessing the index properties of soils
CO2 Evaluate the chemical properties of soils
CO3 Evaluate the compaction characteristics and CBR of soils
CO4 Evaluate the engineering properties of soils by conducting appropriate tests
CO5 Determine the swelling characteristics of soils by conducting appropriate tests.

REFERENCES:

1. Alam Singh and Chowdary, G.R., Soil Engineering in Theory and Practice (Vol.2) Geotechnical Testing and Instrumentation, CBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi,2006.
2. Head, K.H., Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing Vol.I and II, Pentech Press, London 1990.
3. Head, K.H., Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing Vol.III, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1998.
4. Bowles, J.E., Engineering properties of soils and their measurements, McGraw Hill, 1992.
5. Das, B.M., Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual, Engineering Press, Austin, 1997
6. Al-Khataji, A.W. and Anderstand, O.B., Geotechnical Engineering & Soil Testing, Sounders College Publishing, Fort Worth, 1992.
7. “Soil Engineering Laboratory Instruction Manual”, Published by the Engineering College Cooperative Society, Chennai, 1996.
8. Lambe T.W., Soil Testing for Engineers”, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1990.
9. SP : 36 (Part I) – 1987, ‘Compendium of Indian Standards on Soil Engineering’, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
10. SP : 36 (Part 2) – 1987, ‘Compendium of Indian Standards on Soil Engineering’, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
11. I.S. Code of Practice (2720): Relevant Parts, as amended from time to time.