{"id":8016,"date":"2019-12-15T03:40:52","date_gmt":"2019-12-15T03:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inspirenignite.com\/vtu\/ground-improvement-techniques-civil-6th-sem-syllabus-for-vtu-be-2017-scheme-professional-elective-2\/"},"modified":"2019-12-15T03:40:52","modified_gmt":"2019-12-15T03:40:52","slug":"ground-improvement-techniques-civil-6th-sem-syllabus-for-vtu-be-2017-scheme-professional-elective-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspirenignite.com\/vtu\/ground-improvement-techniques-civil-6th-sem-syllabus-for-vtu-be-2017-scheme-professional-elective-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ground Improvement Techniques Civil 6th Sem Syllabus for VTU BE 2017 Scheme (Professional Elective-2)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ground Improvement Techniques detail syllabus for Civil Engineering (Civil), 2017 scheme is taken from VTU<\/a> official website and presented for VTU students. The course code (17CV654), 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.<\/p>\n

For all other civil 6th sem syllabus for be 2017 scheme vtu you can visit Civil 6th Sem syllabus for BE 2017 Scheme VTU Subjects<\/a>. For all other Professional Elective-2 subjects do refer to Professional Elective-2<\/a>. The detail syllabus for ground improvement techniques is as follows.<\/p>\n

Course Objectives:<\/h4>\n

This course will enable students to<\/p>\n

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  1. Understand the fundamental concepts of ground improvement techniques<\/li>\n
  2. Apply knowledge of mathematics, Science and Geotechnical Engineering to solve problems in the field of modification of ground required for construction of civil engineering structures.<\/li>\n
  3. Understand the concepts of chemical compaction, grouting and other miscellaneous methods.<\/li>\n
  4. Impart the knowledge of geosynthetics, vibration, grouting and Injection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Module 1<\/h4>\n

    For complete syllabus and results, class timetable and more pls download iStudy<\/a>. Its a light weight, easy to use, no images, no pdfs platform to make students life easier.<\/p>\n

    Module 2<\/h4>\n

    Drainage Methods: Introduction, Seepage, filter requirements, ground water and seepage control, methods of dewatering systems, Design of dewatering system including pipe line effects of dewatering. Drains, different types of drains. Pre-compression and Vertical Drains: Importance, Vertical drains, Sand drains, Drainage of slopes, Electro kinetic dewatering, Preloading
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    Module 3<\/h4>\n

    Chemical Modification-I: Definition, cement stabilization, sandwich technique, admixtures. Hydration – effect of cement stabilization on permeability, Swelling and shrinkage and strength and deformation characteristics. Criteria for cement stabilization. Stabilization using Fly ash. Chemical Modification-Ii: Lime stabilization – suitability, process, criteria for lime stabilization. Other chemicals like chlorides, hydroxides, lignin and hydrofluoric acid. Properties of chemical components, reactions and effects. Bitumen, tar or asphalt in stabilization.
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    Module 4<\/h4>\n

    For complete syllabus and results, class timetable and more pls download iStudy<\/a>. Its a light weight, easy to use, no images, no pdfs platform to make students life easier.<\/p>\n

    Module 5<\/h4>\n

    Geosynthetics:\tIntroduction, Geosynthetic types, properties of Geosynthetics – materials and fibre properties, Geometrical aspects, mechanical properties, Hydraulic properties, Durability ; Applications of Geosynthetics – Separation, Filtration and Fluid Transmission, Reinforcement, Miscellaneous Methods (Only Concepts & Uses): Soil reinforcement, Thermal methods, Ground improvement by confinement – Crib walls, Gabions and Mattresses, Anchors, Rock bolts and soil nailing. Stone Column, Micro piles.
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    Course Outcomes:<\/h4>\n

    After studying this course, students will be able to:<\/p>\n

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    1. Give solutions to solve various problems associated with soil formations having less strength.<\/li>\n
    2. Use effectively the various methods of ground improvement techniques depending upon the requirements.<\/li>\n
    3. utilize properly the locally available materials and techniques for ground<\/li>\n

      improvement so that economy in the design of foundations of various civil engineering structures
      \nProgram\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n

      Course Objectives:<\/h4>\n