Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras, Chennai

CE 6370 Computer Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (3-0-0-3)

(G R Dodagoudar)
Outline
I. Introduction to Numerical Analysis
Introduction to How computer works (HCW)?, Why study numerical analysis?, Modelling, Sources of
errors, Taylor series expansion - Order of accuracy. Analytical and numerical solutions (FDM, FEM, etc.).
Introduction to linear algebra: Solution of linear system of equations Direct and iterative. Solution of
nonlinear system of equations. Differential equations ODE and PDE.

II. Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering

Overview of engineering mechanics, Fundamentals of continuum mechanics, Stresses and displacements in
soils, solids and structures, Constitutive relations, Mathematical modelling.
Differential equations in solid mechanics and soil mechanics.
Stress distribution in soils: Examples and Applications.
Finite difference method (FDM) for Seepage and Consolidation analyses: Examples and Applications.
Soil-structure interaction: Mechanics of SSI, Winkler and elastic continuum models, Beams on elastic
foundations. Shallow and deep foundations. Anchors.
III. Numerical Methods in Soil Dynamics
Dynamics of foundations: Free and forced vibration, Wave propagation, Pile drivability analysis.
IV. Probability Methods in Geotechnics
Introduction, Axioms of probability, Random variables and probability distributions, Randomness in
response variables, Probability models in geotechnics: Examples and Applications.
Computer aided analysis and design: Usage of softwares: MATLAB, EXCEL, REAME, SLOPE/W,
LPILE, GROUP, MINITAB, SPSS, FLAC, SHAKE 2000, etc.

References
1. Chapra, S. C. and Canale, R. P. (2006). Numerical Methods for Engineers, McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
2. Strang, G. (2009). Introduction to Linear Algebra, 4e, Wellesley-Cambridge Press, Wellesley MA.
3. Anton, H. and Rorres, C. (2011). Elementary Linear Algebra with Supplemental Applications, John Wiley and
Sons, New York.
4. Atkinson, K, and Han, W. (2004). Elementary Numerical Analysis, 3e, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
5. Chapra, S. C. (2012). Applied Numerical Methods with MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists, 3e, McGraw Hill,
Singapore.
6. Fausett, L. V. (2008). Applied Numerical Analysis Using MATLAB, Pearson, New Jersey.
7. Morton, K. W. and Mayers, D. (2005). Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations An Introduction,
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.
8. Knappett, J. and Craig, R. F. (2012). Craigs Soil Mechanics, Spon Press, London
9. Lancellotta, R. (2009). Geotechnical Engineering, Taylor and Francis, London.
10. Coduto, D. P.,Yeung, M. C. and Kitch, W. A. (2011). Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices,
Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
11. Holtz, R. D., Kovacs, W. D. and Sheahan, T. C. (2011). In Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, Prentice
Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
12. Scott, R. F. (1963). Principles of Soil Mechanics, Addison Wesley, Reading, MA.
13. Boresi, S. P. and Schmidt, R. J. (2003). Advanced Mechanics of Materials, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
14. Ugural, A. C. and Fenster, S. K. (2012). Advanced Mechanics of Materials and Applied Elasticity, Prentice Hall,
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
15. Romano, A., Lancellotta, R. and Marasco, A. (2006). Continuum Mechanics Using Mathematica Fundamentals,
Applications and Scientific Computing, Birkhauser, Boston.
16. Wilson, H. B., Turcotte, L. H. and Halpern, D. (2003). Advanced Mathematics and Mechanics Applications
Using MATLAB, CRC Press, Boca Raton.
17. Bowles, J. E. (1974). Analytical and Computer Methods in Foundation Engineering, McGraw Hill, New York.
18. Wood, D. M. (2004). Geotechnical Modelling, Spon Press, London.

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19. Das, B. M. (2008). Advanced Soil Mechanics, Taylor and Francis, Washington.
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New York.
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Elsevier, Amsterdam.
24. Reese, L. C., Isenhower, W. M. and Wang, S.-T. (2005). Analysis and Design of Shallow and Deep Foundations,
John Wiley and Sons, New York.
25. Coduto, D. P. (2001). Foundation Design: Principles and Practices, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New
Jersey.
26. Fleming. K., Weltman, A., Randolph, M. F. and Elson, K. (2008). Piling Engineering, Taylor and Francis,
London.
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Singapore.
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Cliffs, New Jersey.
31. Rao, S. S. (2011). Mechanical Vibrations, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
32. Verruijt, A. (2010). An Introduction to Soil Dynamics, Springer, Berlin.
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Amsterdam.
34. Haldar, A. and Mahadevan, S. (2000). Probability, Reliability and Statistical Methods in Engineering Design,
John Wiley and Sons, New York.
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37. Zaman, M., Gioda, G. and Booker, J. (2001). Modelling in Geomechanics, John Wiley and Sons, New York.

Refer:
1. Selected chapters from numerical analysis, geotechnical and foundation engineering books.
2. Selected chapters from advanced solid mechanics and finite element books.
3. Selected journal papers/articles: A list will be provided later.

List of Tutorials, Problem Sets and Assignments

1. Introduction to numerical analysis, linear algebra and continuum mechanics

2. Stresses, displacements and constitutive relations

3. Flow of water through soils and consolidation analysis

4. Beams on elastic foundations

5. Analysis of axially and laterally loaded piles and pile groups

6. Dynamics of foundations

7. Probability models in geotechnics

Evaluation
1. Quiz # 1 15 Marks
2. Quiz # 2 15 Marks
3. Quiz # 3 20 Marks
4. End Semester Exam 50 Marks