Ground Improvement Techniques for B.Tech 7th sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.<\/p>\n
The detailed syllabus for Ground Improvement Techniques B.Tech (R13) seventhsem is as follows<\/p>\n
OBJECTIVES:<\/strong><\/p>\n UNIT I : PROBLEMATIC SOIL AND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [8 hours] UNIT II : DEWATEREING<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[10 hours] UNIT III : INSITU TREATMENT OF COHESIONLESS AND COHESIVE SOILS<\/strong> [10 hours]\n
\nRole of ground improvement in foundation engineering \u2013 methods of ground improvement \u2013\u00a0Geotechnical problems in alluvial, lateritic and black cotton soils \u2013 Selection of suitable ground\u00a0improvement techniques based on soil conditions.<\/p>\n
\nDewatering Techniques – Well points \u2013 Vacuum and electroosmotic methods \u2013 Seepage analysis\u00a0for two \u2013 dimensional flow for fully and partially penetrated slots in homogeneous deposits –\u00a0Simple cases – Design.<\/p>\n
\nInsitu densification of cohesion-less soils and consolidation of cohesive soils: Dynamic compaction\u00a0Vibroflotation, Sand compaction piles and deep compaction. Consolidation: Preloading with sand\u00a0drains, and fabric drains, Stone columns and Lime piles-installation techniques \u2013 simple design –\u00a0relative merits of above methods and their limitations.<\/p>\n