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    This course introduces students to the classification and geotechnical properties of rocks and soils. [1] It covers topics like the origin and deposition of soils, mechanical properties of rocks, rock mass classification, and weathering. [2] The course objectives are to help students distinguish between geological and geotechnical classifications, introduce basic properties of rocks and soils, explain their significance for civil engineering, and prepare students for advanced courses. [3] Students will learn through lectures, practical sessions, assignments, tests, and a final exam.

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    This course introduces students to the classification and geotechnical properties of rocks and soils. [1] It covers topics like the origin and deposition of soils, mechanical properties of rocks, rock mass classification, and weathering. [2] The course objectives are to help students distinguish between geological and geotechnical classifications, introduce basic properties of rocks and soils, explain their significance for civil engineering, and prepare students for advanced courses. [3] Students will learn through lectures, practical sessions, assignments, tests, and a final exam.

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    This course introduces students to the classification and geotechnical properties of rocks and soils. [1] It covers topics like the origin and deposition of soils, mechanical properties of rocks, rock mass classification, and weathering. [2] The course objectives are to help students distinguish between geological and geotechnical classifications, introduce basic properties of rocks and soils, explain their significance for civil engineering, and prepare students for advanced courses. [3] Students will learn through lectures, practical sessions, assignments, tests, and a final exam.

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    Classification and Geotechnical Properties of Rocks and Soils

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    This course introduces students to the classification and geotechnical properties of rocks and soils. [1] It covers topics like the origin and deposition of soils, mechanical properties of rocks, rock mass classification, and weathering. [2] The course objectives are to help students distinguish between geological and geotechnical classifications, introduce basic properties of rocks and soils, explain their significance for civil engineering, and prepare students for advanced courses. [3] Students will learn through lectures, practical sessions, assignments, tests, and a final exam.

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    The key takeaways are that the course introduces students to classification and geotechnical properties of rocks and soils, their mechanical properties, factors that control them, and how they affect engineering structures and design.

    The major topics covered in the course are origin and deposition of soils, introduction to soil mechanics, geotechnical significance of soils, mechanical properties of rocks, rock mass classification, and weathering.

    The assessment instruments used are two tests, assignments, practicals, and a final examination with weights of 40% and 60% respectively.

    Classification and Geotechnical Properties of Rocks and Soils

    1. Course Name: Classification and Geotechnical Properties of Rocks and Soils


    2. Course Code: GRM 1206
    3. Course Description

    This is a basic course introducing students to classification and geotechnical properties of geological
    materials. It covers mechanical properties of rocks and soils and factors that control them and how they
    affect engineering structures and design. It also introduces the concept of rock mass rating. It also
    includes weathering and its implications on rock strength.

    The course is divided into the following major topics:


     Origin and deposition of soils
     Introduction to soil mechanics
     Geotechnical significance of soils
     Mechanical properties of rocks
     Rock mass classification
     Weathering

    4. Course objectives

    The objectives of the course are to:

     Recognise the difference between geological and geotechnical classification of geologic materials
     Introduce the basic properties of geologic materials
     Recognise the geotechnical significance of rocks and soils in civil engineering
     Lay a foundation for advanced courses dealing with civil engineering projects.

    5. Teaching and Assessment Pattern

    Duration of the Course

    The content of the course will be covered in one 15-week semester with two hours of instruction per week
    plus at least three practical sessions.

    Mode of Instruction

     Most of the instruction will be lecture-oriented but students will be encouraged to ask questions during
    the lecture
     Practicals will be arranged demonstrate some mechanical properties of soils and rooks, and a
    report will be written and marked.
     Students will be free to seek help outside the Lecture room from the instructor and technicians at
    agreed times
     There will be assignments at the end of each topic
     There will at least be two major tests

    Assessment Pattern

    The following instruments will be used to assess the extent of growth in skills, abilities and understanding
    acquired:

    Requirements No. of units Contribution


    a) Tests 2
    b) Assignments 3
    c) Practicals 2
    d) Final examination 1
    a, b & c 40%
    d 60%
    Total 100%

    7. Reading List

    The reading list will include but not limited to the following texts:

    Bell, F.G. (1983): Fundamentals of Engineering Geology. Butterworths


    Bell, F.G. (1993): Engineering Geology. Blackwell
    Goodman, P. (1976); Methods of Geological Engineering
    Harvey, J. C. (1981): Geology for Geotechnical Engineers, Cambridge
    Smith, G.N. (1982): Elements of Soil Mechanics for Civil and Mining Engineers. Granada
    Lecture Notes by A. Muwanga

    7.Course Outline

    Origin and deposition of soils

    Formation of soils – physical processes, chemical processes, soil formation methods, soils profiles

    Introduction to soils mechanics

    Basic and index properties of soils, engineering description and classification of soils – soil particles, plasticity and
    consistency limits, classification systems
    Practical

    Geotechnical significance of soils

    Engineering behaviour of: granular soils, silts, clays, tropical soils

    Mechanical properties of rocks

    Rock material description, index and engineering properties, factors controlling mechanical behaviour of
    rocks
    Practical

    Rock mass classification

    Principles, classification based on intact rock; classification based on rock mass, rating concept

    Weathering

    Weathering grades for rock materials


    Scale of weathering grades of rock masses

    8. Suggested Teaching Programme

    I. Origin and deposition of soils (2weeks)

     Formation of soils – physical processes, chemical processes, soil formation methods, soils profiles
    II. Introduction to soil mechanics (4 weeks) Assignment 1

     Basic and index properties of soils


     Engineering description and classification of soils – soil particles, plasticity and consistency limits
     Classification systems
     Practical 1 (1 week)

    III. Geotechnical significance of soils (2 weeks)

     Engineering behaviour of: granular soils, silts, clays, tropical soils

    TEST 1

    IV) Mechanical properties of rocks (2 weeks) Assignment 2

     Rock material description


     Index and engineering properties,
     Factors controlling mechanical behaviour of rocks
     Practical 1 (1 week)

    V) Rock mass classification (3 weeks) Assignment 3

     Principles
     Classification based on intact rock
     Classification based on rock mass
     Rating concept

    TEST 2
    .
    9. Responsibility of the Student

    Regular attendance, do all assignments and tests

    10. Responsibility of the Lecturer

    Regular and punctual teaching, accurate and prompt grading of assignments, tests and examinations and available to
    students for consultation outside teaching hours.

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