Geotechnical Engineering 1

Geotechnical Engineering 1Engr. Razon C. DomingoGeotechnical Engineering 1Course Outline:Introduction to Geotechnical EngineeringSoil Deposits Origin, Grain-Size and ShapeRock Cycle and the Origin of SoilMechanical Analysis of SoilParticle ShapeWeight-Volume Relationships and PlasticitySoil PropertiesConsistency of Soil Atterberg LimitsSoil ClassificationAASHTO Classification SystemUnified Soil Classification System

Soil CompactionProctor Compaction TestField Density TestsMovement of Water Through SoilHydraulic ConductivityFlow NetsStresses in a Soil MassStress Caused by a Point LoadShear Strength of SoilConsolidation

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Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering by Braja M. DasChapter 1: IntroductionGeotechnical engineering is defined as the subdiscipline of civil engineering that involves natural materials found close to the surface of the earth.Soil mechanics is the branch of science that deals with the study of the physical properties of soil and the behavior of soil masses subjected to various types of forces.Soils engineering is the application of the principles of soil mechanics to practical problems.Soil is defined as an uncemented aggregate of mineral grains and decayed organic matter (solid particles) with liquid and gas in the empty spaces between the solid particles.Karl Terzaghi father of modern soil mechanics.