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Geotechnical Engineering (Diploma)

Soil properties and classification, permeability, compaction, consolidation, shear strength and bearing capacity.

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01Soil Properties and Phase Relations 5 टॉपिक
  1. Formation and types of soil
  2. Three-phase diagram
  3. Water content, void ratio, porosity, degree of saturation
  4. Bulk, dry and saturated unit weights
  5. Specific gravity and inter-relationships
02Soil Classification and Consistency 4 टॉपिक
  1. Grain size analysis: sieve and hydrometer
  2. Atterberg limits: LL, PL, SL
  3. Plasticity, liquidity and consistency indices
  4. IS soil classification system and plasticity chart
03Permeability and Seepage 4 टॉपिक
  1. Darcy's law
  2. Factors affecting permeability
  3. Constant head and falling head tests
  4. Seepage, flow net and quick sand condition
04Compaction and Consolidation 5 टॉपिक
  1. Standard and modified Proctor tests
  2. OMC and MDD, factors affecting compaction
  3. Field compaction equipment and control
  4. Consolidation process and Terzaghi's spring analogy
  5. Difference between compaction and consolidation
05Shear Strength of Soil 4 टॉपिक
  1. Mohr-Coulomb theory
  2. Direct shear test
  3. Unconfined compression test
  4. Triaxial and vane shear tests
06Bearing Capacity, Earth Pressure and Exploration 4 टॉपिक
  1. Bearing capacity terms and Terzaghi's theory
  2. Plate load test and SPT
  3. Active and passive earth pressure (Rankine)
  4. Soil exploration: test pits, boring, sampling

परिचय

आप यह कर पाएँगे

  • Find index properties of soil using phase relationships
  • Classify soils as per IS 1498 using grain size and consistency limits
  • Explain permeability, seepage and Darcy's law
  • Explain compaction and consolidation and their field importance
  • Determine shear strength parameters and apply Coulomb's equation
  • Explain soil exploration, bearing capacity and earth pressure basics

यह किसके लिए है

  • Diploma Civil Engineering students of Semester 4 (BTEUP)
  • JE aspirants revising soil mechanics

आपको क्या चाहिए

  • Mechanics of Materials and Hydraulics of Semester 3

सवाल

Which syllabus does this Geotechnical Engineering course follow?

It follows the BTEUP diploma syllabus (Civil Engineering - Semester 4). If your polytechnic or university syllabus differs, the centre follows your own syllabus and unit order.

Will this help in the semester exam?

Yes. Each unit is taught with board-pattern questions, numericals where needed, and revision tests before the end-semester exam.

Are notes and tests provided?

Yes. Unit-wise short notes, an MCQ question bank and a final test paper are provided.

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