HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY

College of Engineering & Architecture

Department of Civil Engineering
University Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives:
Mission Statement (VMG)
We, the academic community of Holy Angel University, declare ourselves to be a Catholic University. We dedicate ourselves
to our core purpose, which is to provide accessible quality education that transforms students into persons of conscience,
competence, and compassion. We commit ourselves to our vision of the University as a role-model catalyst for countryside
development and one of the most influential, best managed Catholic universities in the Asia-Pacific region. We will be
guided by our core values of Christ-centeredness, integrity, excellence, community, and societal responsibility. All these we
shall do for the greater glory of God. LAUS DEO SEMPER!
College Vision, Goals and Objectives:
Mission

The College is committed to provide accessible quality engineering and architecture education leading to the development of conscientious,
competent and compassionate professionals. Guided by our core values of Christ-centeredness, integrity, excellence, community, and societal
responsibility, we accomplish this by continually contributing to the advancement of technology, preserving the environment, and improving
life for both in cities and the countryside development.
Vision

The College of Engineering and Architecture envisions itself as a center of excellence in engineering and architecture and a role-model
catalyst with;

Competitive Graduates:
- equipped with high impact educational practices for global employability and technopreneurial opportunities;
- whose performance in nationallicensure examinations and certifications is consistently above national passing rates and within
the 75th to 90th percentile ranks; and,
- who can qualify for international licensure examinations, certifications, and professional recognitions;

Competent and qualified faculty who engage in research, technopreneurship, community service and professional development
activities both in the local and international context;
Well-equipped and state of the art facilities that are at par with leading engineering and architecture schools in the Asia Pacific region;
and,
Sustained linkages and partnerships with institutions, industries, and professional organizations in both national and international
levels.

Relationship of the Program Educational Objectives to the Vision-Mission of the University and the College of Engineering &
Architecture:
Civil Engineering Program Educational
Outcomes (PEOs):
Vision-Mission
Within a few years after graduation, our
graduates of the Civil Engineering program
are expected to have:
1. Practiced their profession showing traits of
professionalism, sense of responsibility, equality
and patriotism

ChristCenteredness

Integrity

Excellence

Community

Societal
Responsibility

2. Shown a commitment to life-long learning as

evidenced by:

graduate degrees or further studies

completed;
locally or internationally-recognized
professional certifications received;
knowledge and skills acquired that led to
technological advances in their fields.

3. Manifested faithful stewardship as evidenced by:

participation in University-based community

extension service initiatives as alumni;
contributions to innovations or inventions
leading to environmental promotion and
preservation, and cultural integration;
engagement in advocacies and volunteer
work for the upliftment of quality of life and
human dignity, especially for the marginalized.

Relationship of the Civil Engineering Program Outcomes to the Program Educational Objectives:

Civil Engineering Student Outcomes (SOs):

At the time of graduation, BS Civil Engineering program graduates should be able to:

PEOs
1

a) Apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering sciences to the practice of
Civil Engineering.

b) Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards

d) Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

e) An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

g) . An Angelite is able to demonstrate and master the ability to listen, comprehend, speak, write and
convey ideas clearly and effectively, in person and through electronic media to all audiences.

h) Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,

economic, environmental, and societal context

i) Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning and to keep current of the

development in the field

j) Knowledge of contemporary issues

k) Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.

l) Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and

leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

m) Understand at least one specialized field of civil engineering practice.

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title:

SOIL MECHANICS

Course Code:

SOILMECHS

Course Credit:

3 units

Year Level:

4th year

Pre-requisite:

MECHDEF CE

Course Calendar:

1st semester, AY2016-2017

Course Description:
This course deals with the study of the identification and classification of soils and rocks, Site investigation and subsurface exploration,
the physical and index properties of soil, compaction, water flow through soils, subsurface stress and deformation phenomena in soils,
laboratory testing, and the relevance of these topics as they affect soil strength, compressibility, stability, and drainage. A thorough
knowledge of engineering geology and the mechanics of deformable bodies is imperative

Course Outcomes (COs):

After completing this course, the students should be able
to:
1) Show proficiency in determining soil and rock properties,
selecting soil parameters for analysis and design relevant
to geotechnical engineering.
2) Apply concepts and principles of field exploration and
fundamentals of geotechnics.
3) Apply various subsurface explorations equipments, soil
laboratory tests and equipments.

Relationship to the Program Outcomes:

b c d e
f
g h
i
j
k
l

COURSE ORGANIZATION

Time
Frame

Week
1

Hours

Course Topics

Class Orientation/ Syllabus Presentation

I. Introduction:
Soil: Its Importance in Civil Engineering

Week
2-3

Origin and Characteristics of Soil

Deposits
Formation and Physical properties
of Soil

Course
Outcomes

CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5

Teaching Learning
Activities

CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5

Derived Formulas

Week
4

III. Consistency of Soils

Atterberg Limits
Laboratoty Test for Atterberg Limits
Solving Atterberg Limits Using Laboratory

CO1
CO2
CO3

Resources

Lecture,
Class
Discussion
Multimedia
Instruction,
Web-based
Instruction

-Quiz
-Assignments
-Research
Work

A1,
combined
with other
course
references

Demostration
,
Class
Discussion,
Collaborative
Learning,
Multimedia
Instruction
Problem
Solving,
Web-based
Instruction

-Quiz
-Assignments
-Seatworks

A1,
combined
with other
course
references

Demostration
,
Class
Discussion,

-Quiz
-Case Study
-Assignments
-Seatworks

A1,
combined
with other
course
references

6
II. Index Properties of Soil.
Basic Terminologies
Phases of Soil
Weight/Mass-Volume
Relationships

Assessment
Tools

Test

Week
5-6

CO4
CO5

IV. Soil Classification

CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5

Textural Classification
Particle Size Distribution System
USDA Textural System
USBR Textural System
Classification by Use
AASHTO System
UNIFIED System

Collaborative
Learning,
Multimedia
Instruction,
Problem
Solving
Web-based
Instruction
Lecture,
Demostration
,
Class
Discussion,
Collaborative
Learning,
Case
Study/Discus
sion Method,
Problem
Solving, Webbased
Instruction

-Case Study
-Quiz
-Assignments
-Seatworks

A1,
combined
with other
course
references

-Quiz
-Case Study
-Assignments

A1,
combined
with other
course
references

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Week
7-9

V. Soil Compaction and Field Test

Methods in determining field unit weight of
compaction
Sand Cone Method
Rubber Balloon Method
Nuclear Method
Practical Aspects of Soil Compaction

CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5

Lecture,
Demostration
,
Class
Discussion,
Multimedia
Instruction,

Week
10-12

VI. Soil-Water Hydraulics

Basic Principles
Permeability
Permeability Test
Capillarity

CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5

Practical Effects
Flow Nets
Seepage
Drainage
Soil Percolation

Case
Study/Discus
sion Method
,Problem
Solving
Lecture
Demostration
,
Class
Discussion,
Multimedia
Instruction,
Case
Study/Discus
sion Method,
Problem
Solving,
Web-based
Instruction

-Quiz
-Case Study
-Assignments

A1,
combined
with other
course
references

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Week
13-15

VII. Sub-surface Stresses

Effective Stress Concept

Effective Stress in the Zone of Capillary
Risea
Stresses in Saturated Soil Without Seepage
Stresses in Saturated Soil With Seepage
Stresses within the Soil Mass due to Surface
Loading

CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5

Lecture
Demostration
,
Class
Discussion,
Multimedia
Instruction,
Case
Study/Discus
sion Method,

-Quiz
-Case Study
-Assignments

A1,
combined
with other
course
references

Week
16-18

VIII. Settlement-Soil Volume Change and

Consolidation

Compressibility
Volume Changes in Sand
Settlement Resulting from Earthfill
Consolidation
Surcharging

CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5

FINAL EXAMINATION

Problem
Solving,
Web-based
Instruction
Lecture
Demostration
,
Class
Discussion,
Multimedia
Instruction,
Case
Study/Discus
sion Method,
Problem
Solving,
Web-based
Instruction

-Quiz
-Case Study
-Assignments

A1, combined
with other
course
references

Assessment Tools (AT):

COs

Assessment Tools
QUIZ

CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5

Standards
At least 70 % of the students will get at least 50%.

ASSIGNMENT/SEATWORK At least 70 % of the students will get at least 50%.

CASE STUDY
MAJOR EXAMS

At least 50 % of the group will get a VG rating. (Fair, Good, Very Good and Excellent)
At least 70 % of the students will get at least 50%.

Course Requirements and Policies

1. 3 Major Exams(PRELIMS, MIDTERMS, FINALS)
2. 6 Quizzes
3. Major Project/ Output
4. Maximum Allowable Absences: 10 (held 3 times a week); 7 (held 2 times a week)

Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds for failing grade are:
1. Grave misconduct and/or cheating during examinations.
2. A failing academic standing and failure to take graded exams.
3. Unexcused absences of more than the maximum allowable absences per term.

Grading System:
Class Standing/Quizzes:
3 Major Exams:
TOTAL
Passing Grade:

(60%)
(40%)
(100%)
(50%)

CAMPUS++ COLLEGE ONLINE GRADING SYSTEM

Legend: (All Items in Percent)
CSA
P
M
F
MEA
PCA
MCA
FCA

Class Standing Average for All Performance Items (Cumulative)

Prelim Examination Score
Midterm Examination Score
Final Examination Score
Major Exam Average
Prelim Computed Average
Midterm Computed Average
Final Computed Average

Computation of Prelim Computed Average (PCA)

CSA =
MEA = P
PCA = (60%)(CSA) + (40%)(MEA)
Computation of Midterm Computed Average (MCA)
CSA =

MEA =
MCA = (60%)(CSA) + (40%)(MEA)
Computation of Final Computed Average (FCA)
CSA =

MEA =
FCA = (60%)(CSA) + (40%)(MEA)
Passing Percent Average: 50
Transmutation Table
Range of Computed Averages
94.0000 100.0000
88.0000 93.9999
82.0000 87.9999
76.0000 81.9999
70.0000 75.9999
64.0000 69.9999
58.0000 63.9999
52.0000 57.9999
50.0000 51.9999
Below Passing Average

Range of Transmuted Values

97 100
94 96
91 93
88 90
85 87
82 84
79 81
76 78
75

Grade

General Classification
1.00
Outstanding
1.25
Excellent
1.50
Superior
1.75
Very Good
2.00
Good
2.25
Satisfactory
2.50
Fairly Satisfactory
2.75
Fair
3.00
Passed
5.00

Failed
6.00
8.00

Failure due to
absences
Unauthorized or

unreported withdrawal
Note: A student's Computed Average is a consolidation of Class Standing Percent Average and Major Exam Percent Average.

Course References:
A. Basic Readings

1. Azizi, F. 2000 . Applied, Analyses in GeotechnicsPublished by E and FN Spon, London

2. Basic Soil Mechanics, 4th Ed. Whitlow, R. England: Prentice Hall, 2001
3. Mc Carthy, David F. 2001. Essentials of Soil Mechanics and Foundations: Basic Geotechnics, 6th
Edition. New Jersey, USA : Prentice Hall.
4. Das, Braja. 1999. Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering. Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
5. Liu, Cheng2000 Soil properties : testing measurement and evaluation Published by Prentice-Hall,
New Jersey
B. Extended Readings
1. Liu, Cheng. 2000. Soils and Foundations. New York, USA : John Wiley & Sons.
2. Liu, Cheng. 2000. Soil Properties Testing Measurement and Evaluation, 4 th Edition. New Jersey,
USA : Prentice Hall.
3. Budhu, Muni. 2000. Soil Mechanics and Foundations. New York, USA : John Wiley & Sons.
4. Das, Braja. 1999. Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering. Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
5. Bowles, Joseph. 1995. Foundation Analysis and Design,, 5th Edition., USA.
6. Cernica, John N. 1995. Soil Mechanics. USA:John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
7. Terzaghi, Karl et. al. 1995. Soil Mechanics For Engineering Practice. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
8 . Sowers, George F., Sowers, George B. 1979. Introductory Soil Mechanics and Foundation.
Macmillan, New York.

C. Web References
1. http://www.soilmechanics.com
2. http://www.civilengineering.com
3. HAU BOOKS 24x7
4. http://www.mathalino.com

Date Revised:

Date Effectivity: Prepared By:

April 30, 2016

June, 2016

Engr. Angelito N. Angeles

CE Faculty

Checked By:

Approved By:

Dr. Doris Bacamante

Engr. Carolina E. Dungca
Dean, College of Engineering and
Chairperson, CE Department
Architecture