
Proper laboratory testing of soils to determine their physical properties is an integral part in the design and construction of structural foundations, the placement and improvement of soil properties, and the specifications and quality control of soil compaction works. It must be kept in mind that natural soil deposits often exhibit a high degree of non-homogeneity. The physical properties of a soil deposit can change to a great extent even within a few hundred feet.
The fundamental theoretical and empirical equations that are developed in soil mechanics can be properly used in practice if, and only if, the physical parameters used in those equations are properly evaluated in the laboratory. So learning to perform laboratory tests of soils plays an important role in the geotechnical engineering profession.
This course will expose the students on the testing
procedures related to soil. The experiments will help students to
understand the characteristics and properties of materials tested.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course requires the student to work and complete a project by the end of the semester under guidance of an academic staff. This course is aimed to provide opportunity in applying the knowledge gained throughout the study to solve real engineering problems. At the end of final year project I, students are required to complete and present their progress report for assessment and evaluation of their project work.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objective of Final Year Project 1 is to lay the foundation of the project with proper understanding of what is needed from the project. Besides this, the report will serve as a mutual agreement between the supervisor (‘client’) and the student on what is expected from the student. Students will develop an understanding of a concept and theory of civil engineering during the literature review and experimental set up. At the end of the study, student will be able to submit the report present the progress of their research including the introduction, literature and methodology during the viva.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Final Year Project 2 requires the students to complete the project by the end of the semester under guidance of an academic staff. It is a continuation of Final Year Project 1. This course is aimed that the students apply the knowledge gained throughout their investigation to solve real engineering problems. By the end of this phase, the student will also be able to redefine or refine the project objectives and define scopes within the objectives of the project. At the end of Final Year Project 2, students are required to complete and present their report and findings for assessment and evaluation of their project work.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students will be exposed to the process of research, design and performing analysis of the result obtained. At the end of the course, student will be able to discuss the findings and provide conclusions in the report and during the viva.