GEOE 360 : Soil Mechanics

Department

Department of Geological Engineering

Academic Program

Bachelor in Bachelor of Geological Engineering

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

GE121GEOE 220

Overview

This course provides the student with knowledge of the main principles of soil mechanics and fundamentals of application in geotechnical engineering, This course covers origin of soil and grain size, soil behaviors and mechanical properties of soil, engineering classification of soil, soil compaction, permeability and seepage, in situ stresses, stresses in soil mass, compressibility of soil, shear strength, Lateral pressure of soil.

Intended learning outcomes

Outcomes of the course:

· Determining the engineering properties of the soil to be carried out engineering works and realizing the meanings of these properties.

· Applying soil properties information in a scientific and practical manner in designing and executing soil works, foundations and soil-related facilities.

· A theoretical and numerical study to identify the different properties of soil. And identify the permeability of the soil and compaction and seepage through it.

· Identifying soil quality through classification theories.

· Study the stresses affecting the soil practically and theoretically.

· A laboratory and on-site study of soil properties and components.

Teaching and learning methods

· Lectures

· my work

· scientific visits

Methods of assessments

Evaluation	Method	Time	Weight	%	Date / week	Remarks
1	1st written Exam	1:30 hr	25	25	6
2	2nd written Exam	1:30 hr	25	25	12
3	Final Exam	2 hr	50	50	14
Total			100 Deg.	100 %

المصادر والمراجع الأساسية للمقرر

عنوان المرجع الناشر النسخة المؤلف مكان تواجدها الكتب الدراسية Princible Of Geotechnical Engineering BRAJA M. DAS, KHALED SOBHAN Publisher, Global Engineering: Christopher M. Shortt, 8th © 2014, 2010 Cengage Learning Element Of Soil Mechanics G. N.Smith, Publisher, Blackwell scinence 7th, 1998 Soil mechanics laboratory manual Yasser M. S. Almadhoun February 2017

Physical Geology (GEOE 110)
Structural Geology (GEOE 220)
Mineralogy and Petrology (GEOE 230)
Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (GEOE 240)
Fluid Mechanics (GEOE 315)
Geochemistry (GEOE 353)
Geoengineering I (GEOE 470)
Well Logging I (GEOE 361)
Prop. Of Construction Materials (GEOE 364)
Economic Geology (GEOE 363)
X-Ray (GEOE 362)
Soil Mechanics (GEOE 360)
Geomorphology (GEOE 354)
Computer Application (GEOE 475)
Ground Water Flow (GEOE 473)
Industrial Rocks and minerals (GEOE 575)
Clay Minerals (GEOE 577)
Exploration Methods (GEOE 579)
Mining Geo-Engineering (GEOE 584)
Ore Evaluation (GEOE 585)
Well Logging II (GEOE 586)
Principles of Groundwater Modeling (GEOE 589)
Water Well Design and Maintenance (GEOE 590)
Slope Stability (GEOE 592)
Site Investigation (GEOE 593)
Petrophysics (GEOE 595)
Basin Analysis (GEOE 596)