Course Code L T P C

Soil Mechanics
CE3404 3 0 2 4

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The main objectives of this course are to:

 This course is aimed at teaching the students the concepts of soil engineering, including the
science and technology of soils and their application to problems in Civil engineering
 The course emphasizes the fundamentals and relevant principles of soil mechanics, gives an
overall picture of the behaviour of soils and describes the nature of some of the soil problems
encountered in Civil engineering.
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practical applications of Soil mechanics.
Students will learn the fundamental concepts and techniques related to generative models and gain
hands-on experience with creating and using Stabilization of soil .
Prerequisites

 Basic knowledge of Equipment operating and deep learning.

UNIT I Introduction , Solids , Water ,Air Relations And Index Properties Of Soils 9
Preview of Geotechnical problems in civil Engineering and infrastructure Development - Historical
development of soil mechanics - Soil formation and soil type- Phase diagram - Simple definitions and
their relationships - Index properties of soils - Determinations of various index properties
UNIT II Soil Identifications And Classification, Soil Structure, Clay Minerals, Compaction
9
Introduction - Field Identification of soil- Soil classification-Textural, ISSCS, MIT, BSCS, USCS and
AASHTO soil classification system - Application of soil classification system – Introduction- Clay
minerals-Clay particle interaction-Soil structure and fabrics - Factors affecting compaction -Structure
and Engineering behaviour of compacted cohesive soils - Compaction specification and field control .
UNIT III Principle Of Effective Stress, Capillarity And Permeability Seepage Through Soils
9
Principle of effective stress-Physical meaning of effective stresses-Capillarity in soils-Permeability of
soils-Determinations of coefficient of permeability - field methods- Seepage forces and quick sand
conditions-Two dimensional flow – Lap laces equation-Seepage in Anisotropic soil condition-Seepage
through an earth dam on an impervious base-Flow through non – homogeneous sections-Prevention
of Erosion- Protective filters
UNIT IV Vertical Stresses Below Applied Loads And Compressibility Of Soil 9
Introduction-Boussinesq equation and Westergaard’s equation-Vertical Stress Distribution Diagrams-
Vertical stress beneath loaded Areas-New marks influence chart-Approximate stress distribution
methods for Loaded Areas- Settlement profile-Fundamentals of Consolidation-One –Dimensional
Laboratory consolidation Test- Pressure plots -Normally consolidated and over consolidated clay–
Calculation of Settlement from One – Dimensional Primary Consolidation-Compression Index and
Swell Index-Secondary Consolidation Settlement-Time Rate of Consolidation-Calculation of
Consolidation Settlement under a Foundation -Method of Accelerating Consolidation Settlement.
UNIT V Shear Strength Of Soil And Stability Of Slopes 9
Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion-Inclination of the Plane of Failure caused by Shear-Laboratory Tests
For Determination of shear strength Parameters-Consolidated drained Tri axial Test-Consolidated un
drained Tri axial Test-Unconsolidated un drained Triaxial Test-Stress Path-Empirical Relations
between undrained cohesion and effective overburden pressure-Shear strength of unsaturated
Cohesive Soils-Shear Strength of Sands.-Infinite slopes and Translation slides-Definition of factor of
safety-Finite slopes- Forms of Slip surface-Ø = 0 Analysis (Total stress Analysis)-C – Ø Analysis –
Method of Slices-Location of the most Critical Circles-Friction Circle Method-Taylors Stability Number-
Bishops method of Stability Analysis-Use of Stability Coefficients.
Total Theory: 45 Periods
1. Determination Of Index Properties
a. Grain size distribution – Sieve analysis
b. Grain size distribution - Hydrometer analysis
c. Liquid limit and Plastic limit tests
d. Shrinkage limit and Differential free swell tests
e. Specific gravity of soil solids
2. Determination Of Insitu Density And Compaction Characteristics
a. Field density Test ( Sand replacement method)
b. Determination of moisture – density relationship using standard proctor compaction test.
3. Determination Of Engineering Properties
a. Permeability determination (constant head and falling head methods)
b. One dimensional consolidation test (Determination of co-efficient of consolidation only)
c. Direct shear test in cohesion less soil
d. Unconfined compression test in cohesive soil
e. Laboratory vane shear test in cohesive soil
f. Tri-axial compression test in cohesion less soil (Demonstration only)
g. California Bearing Ratio Test
Total Practical: 30 Periods
Course Format
Lectures and discussions, Hands-on coding exercises and projects, Guest lectures by industry Experts,
Group discussions and presentations, Online resources and tutorials
Assessments & Grading
Quizzes / Assignments, Project, 3 Internal Assessments, Final Examination
COURSE OUTCOMES:
OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

CO1: Classify the soil and assess the engineering properties, based on index properties
CO2: Understand the stress concepts in soils.
CO3: Understand and identify the settlement in soils
CO4: Determine the shear strength of soil.
CO5: Analyze both finite and infinite slopes.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. V.N.S. Murthy “A Text Book of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering in SI units“UBS
Publishers Distributors Ltd. Fourth edition 1993..
2. K. R. Arora “Soil mechanics and foundation Engineering” Standard Publisher Distribution 2017,
7th edition (Reprint).
3. Gopal Ranjan, A S R Rao, “Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics” New Age International Publication,
3rd Edition, 2016.
4. Punmia, B.C., “Soil Mechanics and Foundations”, Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 16th
EDITION, 2017.

REFERENCES:

1. Terzaghi K and Peck.R. B. John Wiley “Soil mechanics in Engineering Practice”, 2nd Edition, New
York, 1967.
2. Braja M. Das “Principles of Geotechnical Engineering” Fifth edition. Thomson/Brookscole Joseph E
Bowles “Physical and Geological properties of soils”, , Mc Graw Hill Co. Ltd 2nd Edition 1984.
3. S.R. Kaniraj “Design Aids in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering “, Tata Mc Graw Hill
Education Limited, 2018.
4. Dr. Sehgal “A text book of soil mechanics” S.B. CBS Publishers and distributors, New Delhi, 1988.

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TOTAL:75 PERIODS