15CE63B: Geo Technical Engineering Civil 6th Sem Syllabus for Diploma DTE Karnataka C15 Scheme

Geo Technical Engineering detail syllabus for Civil Engineering (General) (57), C15 scheme is taken from DTE Karnataka official website and presented for diploma students. The course code (15CE63B), and for exam duration, Teaching Hr/week, Practical Hr/week, Total Marks, internal marks, theory marks, duration and credits do visit complete sem subjects post given below.

For all other civil 6th sem syllabus for diploma c15 scheme dte karnataka you can visit Civil 6th Sem Syllabus for Diploma C15 Scheme DTE Karnataka Subjects. For all other Elective subjects do refer to Elective. The detail syllabus for geo technical engineering is as follows.

Pre-requisites:

Knowledge of Materials of Construction and Construction and concrete Technology.

Course Objectives:

1. To provide basic knowledge about soil as a medium in civil engineering discipline.
2. To provide the description and classification of soil, Compaction soil and shear strength
3. To get familiarized about field tests conducted on soil, sampling of soil and exploration of soil for conducting tests.
4. To disseminate the idea of ground improvement techniques and stabilization of soils.
5. To understand the concept of foundation in expansive soils.

Course Outcomes:

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Course Delivery:

The course will be delivered through lectures and Power point presentations/Videos

1. Introduction to Soil Mechanics and Properties of Soils:

Introduction –
Development of soil Mechanics – Fields of application of Soil Mechanics – Formation of soil, Three phase system of soil.

Soil properties –
Definitions of Index properties (Water content, Specific gravity, porosity, Degree of saturation, Void ratio, Particle size distribution, Bulk Unit weight of soil, Consistency Limits and relative density) and Engineering properties(Cohesion, Angle of internal friction, Capillarity, Permeability, Elasticity. Compressibility) & Atterberg’s limits (shrinkage limit, plastic limit, and liquid limit). 6

2. Classification, Compaction, shear Strength

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3. Field tests on soil, Soil Exploration & Sampling of soil

Field tests on soil-
Static Cone Penetration Test, Electrical Resistivity method and Permeability Test.

Soil exploration –
Needs & objectives, guidelines for deciding Number & disposition of trail pits & borings ,depth of exploration, List of methods of soil exploration, 9

Sampling of soil –
Types of samples -undisturbed, disturbed and representative samples, typical Bore log, format of Soil investigation report.

4. Ground Engineering

Ground improvement techniques –
introduction – commonly used methods -pre loading, use of sand drains, densification of soils by vibro floatation, Sand compaction piles, simple stone columns, blasting, heating

Stabilization of soil
– Introduction- Objects of stabilization- Methods of stabilization- grouting methods (Compaction grouting, slurry injection grouting only), soil reinforcement- geogrid and geotextiles. 11

5. Foundations

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6. Foundation in expansive soil

Introduction – Identification of expansive soil – Free swell Index Test -Differential free swell test -Swell potential and Swelling pressure- Methods of foundation in expansive soils- replacement of Expansive soils and “CNS(Cohesive Non Swelling)” concept- Under reamed pile foundation. 6

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

The topic should be related to the course in order to enhance his knowledge, practical skill & and lifelong learning, communication, modern tool usage.

1. Collect samples of soil & make a mini project report on their properties.
2. List the various earthwork excavating machines & their usage as per their suitability.
3. Prepare a case study on advanced ground improvement techniques.
4. Collect the soil investigation report for any nearby construction project & prepare a report on it.
5. Visit any nearby site & interact with the engineer how the soil investigation is conducted & make a report on it.
6. Conduct field tests on soil sample ofyour college & make a report on the tests.
7. Prepare a report on collection of samples of soil.
8. Visit nearby PWD office & collect details of soils of your zone & make a report on it.
9. Conduct seminars on
1. Stress distribution of soil
2. Consolidation of soil
3. Reinforcement of soil
4. Stability of slopes
5. Soil formation & soil structure
6. Seepage analysis of soil.

NOTE:

1. Students should select any one of the above or other topics relevant to the subject approved by the concerned faculty, individually or in a group of 3 to
2. Students should mandatorily submit a written report and make a presentation on the topic. The task should not be repeated among students. Report will be evaluated by the faculty. Weightage for 5 marks Internal Assessment shall be as follows: Unsatisfactory 1, Developing 2, Satisfactory 3, Good 4, Exemplary 5
3. Reports should be made available along with bluebooks to IA verification officer

Model Question Paper:

for CIE:

1. Discuss briefly the various applications of soil mechanics. Or With sketch Explain three phase system of soil.
2. Define
1. Specific gravity
2. Particle size distribution
3. Bulk Unit weight of soil,
4. Consistency Limits
5. relative density
3. Explain Highway Research Board classification of soil. Or Write a short note on field identification of soils.
4. Discuss the effect of compaction on soil properties (or) Differentiate between Standard & modified proctor test.

Note: Internal Choice may be given in each CO at the same cognitive level (CL).

Text Books:

1. A text book of Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering – VNS Murthy, Dhanpat Rai & Sons 1682,, Nai sark, Delhi.
2. A text book of Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering – B.N.D Narasimha Rao
3. Construction and Foundation Engineering – Dr. Janardhana Jha and S. K. Sinha.
4. Geo technical Engineering by Prof.T.N.Ramamurthy , Prof.T.G.SITHARAM
5. Problems in soil mechanics – B. C. Punmia.
6. A Text book of soil mechanics- Dr. B. C. Punmia.
7. Problems in soil mechanics – Shamsher Prakash.
8. Foundation Design in Engg. Practice – Nayak.
9. Soil Mechanics in Engineering practice – Tenzagi & Peck.
10. Soil Mechanics by K R Arora.
11. Soil Mechanics and foundation Engineering — Joseph. E. Bowles
12. Basic Soil Mechanics & Foundations Paperback – January 1, 2011 by Alam Singh (Author)
13. Foundation Engineering- P C Varghese, PHI learning, 2009.
14. Geotechnical Engineering- Dr C Venkataramaiha, New Age Publications,2009
15. Soil Mechanics and foundation Engineering- S K Garga, Khanna publications, 2003.

Websites:

1. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105104034/
2. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105104131/
3. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105104135/
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRAEZTOCBm0
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C42m52LKgX8
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0Kyihefy2A&list=PLWbF2j_Smxk1VgPtPsQ wQDlLLDnzA5moT
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjGNwhvODGk
8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ2w6A23ElQ
9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h8vqN6nOa4
10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh7TieIxrWE
11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPGAJCdVjUQ&list=PLFH132nBHpEZP-eTIcAcK0_A1qXKhCKxV
12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNllvz-0oF4
13. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2aEEUvmLIM

Model Question Paper:

Part -A

Answer any six questions each carries 5 marks

1. Define the following
1. Cohesion
2. Angle of internal friction
3. Capillarity
4. Permeability
5. Elasticity
2. Explain classification of soil.
3. Discuss the effect of compaction on soil properties.
4. What are the needs of soil exploration program?
5. Distinguish between disturbed sample & undisturbed sample.
6. Explain sand compaction piles used for ground improvement.
7. Write a short note on types of piles.
8. What are the forces acting on well foundation.
9. Explain
1. Swell potential
2. Swell pressure

Part -B

Answer any seven each question carries 10 marks

1. Explain three phase system of soil with a neat sketch.
2. Write a short note on Atterberg limits of soil.
2. Explain Standard proctor test.
1. Explain the mechanism of compaction
2. Explain sensitivity of soils.
4. Explain Static Cone Penetration Test soil.
1. Explain depth of exploration.

i)Distinguish between disturbed sample & undisturbed sample.

1. Explain the need of ground improvement techniques
2. Explain how pre-loading technique is useful in improving the properties of the soil.
1. Discuss the objects of soil stabilization.
2. Write a short note on soil reinforcement.
8. Explain pile load test.
9. Describe the various components of a pneumatic caisson with a neat sketch
10. Explain the test procedure to determine free swell Index for expansive soil.

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