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UM-PT01-PK03-BR004(BI)-S04
ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
KAEA3233
Soil Mechanics II
KAEA2132
120 hours
3
On completion of the course, students are able to:
1. Employ the Boussinesq method (elastic theory), methods using
tables, graphs and charts to determine the stress distribution in soils
due to different types of loading.
2. Explain the process of consolidation and apply the one-dimensional
consolidation theory to calculate the magnitude and rate of
consolidation settlement of soil subjected to different of types of
loading and drainage conditions.
3. Explain shear strength models and the shear strength characteristics
of soils.
4. Employ the shear strength theory to determine shear strength
parameters of soils for different types of test conditions.
5. Explain the mechanisms of slope failure and factors affecting slope
instability
6. Apply the different methods of slope stability analysis to determine
the safety factor for various soil and groundwater conditions and
assess the values of safety factor obtained.
Analytical and data interpretation skills
The course covers the following topics: Stress distribution in soils,
Boussinesq method (elastic theory), methods using tables, graphs and
charts. Compressibility and consolidation of soils, one-dimensional
consolidation theory and characteristics, consolidation tests, estimation of
the magnitude and rate of consolidation settlement. Shear strength of
soils, shear strength characteristics, types of shear strength tests,
residual shear strength. Slope stability, modes of slope failure, analysis of
infinite slope, analysis of circular failure surface, Fellenius or Swedish
method, Bishop method, stability charts, non-circular failure surface.
Lecture, practical
Continuous Assessment : 40%
Final Examination : 60%
Marks for continuous assessment will be given before the final exam.
Grades will be given for the final examination
Refer to University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Rules 2013 and
University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Regulations 2013.