{"id":8024,"date":"2019-12-15T03:40:57","date_gmt":"2019-12-15T03:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inspirenignite.com\/vtu\/reinforced-earth-structures-civil-7th-sem-syllabus-for-vtu-be-2017-scheme-professional-elective-4\/"},"modified":"2019-12-15T03:40:57","modified_gmt":"2019-12-15T03:40:57","slug":"reinforced-earth-structures-civil-7th-sem-syllabus-for-vtu-be-2017-scheme-professional-elective-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspirenignite.com\/vtu\/reinforced-earth-structures-civil-7th-sem-syllabus-for-vtu-be-2017-scheme-professional-elective-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Reinforced Earth Structures Civil 7th Sem Syllabus for VTU BE 2017 Scheme (Professional Elective-4)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reinforced Earth Structures detail syllabus for Civil Engineering (Civil), 2017 scheme is taken from VTU<\/a> official website and presented for VTU students. The course code (17CV754), 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 7th sem syllabus for be 2017 scheme vtu you can visit Civil 7th Sem syllabus for BE 2017 Scheme VTU Subjects<\/a>. For all other Professional Elective-4 subjects do refer to Professional Elective-4<\/a>. The detail syllabus for reinforced earth structures is as follows.<\/p>\n

Course Objectives:<\/h4>\n

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

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  1. Create an understanding of the latest technique such as reinforcing the soil;<\/li>\n
  2. Analyze the concept of RE so as to ascertain stability of RE structures;<\/li>\n
  3. Understand the different reinforcing materials that can be used efficiently in soils.<\/li>\n
  4. Understand design concepts of different RE structures including introductory concepts of Foundations resting of RE soil bed.<\/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

    Design of Reinforced Earth Retaining Walls: Concept of Reinforced earth retaining wall, Internal and external stability, Selection of materials, Typical design problems Soil Nailing Techniques: Concept, Advantages & limitations of soil nailing techniques, comparison of soil nailing with reinforced soil, methods of soil nailing, Construction sequence, Components of system, Design aspects and precautions to be taken\n<\/p>\n

    Module 3<\/h4>\n

    Design of Reinforced Earth Foundations: Modes of failure of foundation, Determination of force induced in reinforcement ties – Location of failure surface, tension failure and pull out resistance, length of tie and its curtailment, Bearing capacity improvement in soft soils, General guidelines.\n<\/p>\n

    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 – FILTER, DRAIN AND LANDFILLS: Filter & Drain – Conventional granular filter design criteria, Geosynthetic filter design requirements, Drain and filter properties, Design criteria – soil retention, Geosynthetic permeability, anticlogging, survivability and durability (No Numerical Problems)
    \nLandfills – Typical design of Landfills – Landfill liner & cover, EPA Guidelines, Barrier walls for existing landfills and abandoned dumps (No Numerical Problems)\n<\/p>\n

    Course Outcomes:<\/h4>\n

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

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    1. identify, formulate reinforced earth techniques that are suitable for different soils<\/li>\n

      and in different structures;<\/p>\n

    2. understand the laboratory testing concepts of Geosynthetics<\/li>\n
    3. design RE retaining structures and Soil Nailing concepts<\/li>\n
    4. Determine the load carrying capacity of Foundations resting on RE soil bed.<\/li>\n
    5. asses the use of Geosynthetics in drainage requirements and landfill designs<\/li>\n

      Program\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n

      Course Objectives:<\/h4>\n