CE 501 - Introduction To Soil Behavior Fall 2011
Text:

 Das, B.M., Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 7th Edition, Cengage Learning
ISBN# 10:0-495-41130-2.  ISBN: 13:978-0-495-41130-2
Instructor: Dr. Dorairaja Raghu, Ph.D., P.E., , Office: 215 Colton Hall, Phone: 973-596-3665,
Fax: 973-596-5790,  raghu@njit.edu Office Hours: To be announced, TA to be announced
Course Contents: A study of soil types and properties is made with the objective of developing a basic understanding of engineering behavior of soils.  Engineering principles pertaining to compaction, permeability, seepage, consolidation, and shear strength are presented.  The methods of subsurface investigation are introduced.
 
Week Topics Sections* HW# Homework Problems**
1 Introduction, Origin
of Soils, Grain Size		 Chapter 2
 		 1 2.4,11
2 Weight-Volume Relationships 3.1-6 2 3.4,6,7,10,12,22,24
3 Geology and Soil Formation Handouts    
4 Atterberg Limits, Soil
Classification		 4.1-8,
5.3-6		 3 4.1,5.2.2,5.2.3,5.2.6,5.3.1,
5.3.2,5.3.4,5.3.6
5 Sieve Analysis and Atterberg Limits Handouts   Laboratory Reports ***
6 Compaction, Testing in Laboratory Handout
6.1-9		 4 6.2,4,8,10,12,13, Laboratory
Reports ***
7 Hydraulic Conductivity 7.1-6 5 7.2,4,6,8,10,12
8 Permeability and Soil
Classification		 Handouts   Laboratory Reports ***
9 Mid Term, Seepage 8.1-4,7 6 Handout Problem
10 Effective Stress 9.1-5,8,9 7 9.2,4,6,8,10,12
11 Mohr's Circle 10.1-2 8 10.4,6
12 Consolidation 11.3-10,11-14 9 11.4,8,10,12,14,16,18
13 Shear Strength 12.1-11,13,19 10 12.2,4,6,8,10,12,16,18
14 Soil Exploration Chapter 18 11 18.1,3,5
15 Finals      

 

 

*     Refer to sections in text
**   Refer to problems in text
*** Class will meet in Soils Laboratory

POLICIES                       

·        The NJIT Honor Code will be upheld and any violations will be brought to the immediate attention of Dean of Students.

·        Students will be consulted with by the instructor to any modifications or deviations from the syllabus throughout the semester.

·        Make sure that your email address stated in the pipeline is correct and you are using it regularly. From time to time, you may be receiving emails regarding work for this course.

·        Always bring your text book, a calculator and writing paper to class.

·        Please keep a copy of all your work until you received a final grade.

·        Please copy of your homework after submitting it to the instructor, since it may not be possible always for the instructor to return the corrected homework back in time for you to study for the quizzes.

·        Use Quad paper for homework.

·        All work sheets and examination papers are to be stapled on the left hand corner.

·        All work should be done in a professional manner.

·        If you have any questions, please see your TA or the instructor.

·        No late homework will be accepted

·        No make up examination will be administered.

·        All examinations will be open book open notes

·        Switch off laptops and cell phones during class, quizzes and examinations.

·        Bring your own stationary for the quizzes and examinations. 

 

BASIS OF GRADING

 Midterm                      25 Points

Lab Work                    25 points

Finals                           30 points

Home Work                 15 points

Class Participation        5 points

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Total                            100 points