CIVL-2011Geotechnical Materials 1
This course
introduces students to the basic geotechnical definitions, different soil types
and their structures. In this course
students will learn the computation of volume and mass relationships of
soils-water mixtures, determination of grain size distribution, Atterberg
limits of soils, soil density, density tests and compaction control. Soil identification by means of visual
identification, triangular charts as well as the American Association of State
Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the Unified Soil
Classification System (USCS) methods.
The basics of site investigation and soil sampling are also covered in
the course.
