KKKH 2254 Geoteknik I

Semester II Session 2015/2016

Lecturers: Ir. Dr. Anuar Kasa E-mail: iranuar@yahoo.com

Call/SMS: 018-3792011
Room: 13 Aras 2, FKAB

Pre-requisite: KF1043 Mekanik Gunaan (Applied Mechanics)

Meeting:

Monday: 12 – 2 pm (DK1)
Tuesday: 10 – 11 am (DK5)

Laboratory: To be decided

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Reference:

Das, B.M & Sobhan, K. 2014. Principles of Geotechnical Engineering. SI Edition

(8th Edition). Cengage Learning, USA (Text Book)

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Other References:

McCarthy, D.F. 1998. Essentials of Soil Mechanics and Foundations. 5th.

Edition. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Bardet, J.P. 1997. Experimental Soil Mechanics. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Beavis, F.C. 1992. Geologi Kejuruteraan. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa &
Pustaka.
West, T.R. 1995. Geology Applied to Engineering. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Walthamm A.C. 1994. Foundation of Engineering Geology, Blackie Academic &
Professional

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Syllabus SOIL MECHANICS

Week Title
1 Geology and Civil Engineering
2 Tectonic Plate and Igneous Rock
3 Surface Processes & Consolidated Rocks
4 Metarmorphic Rocks
5 Geological Structures
6 Geological Map
7 Rock Formation in Malaysia (Midsem Exam: 40%)
8 Origin of Soil and Grain Saize (Chapter 1)
9 Weight-Volume Relationships, Plasticity and Structure of Soil (Chapter 2)
10 Engineering Classification of Soil (Chapter 3)
11 Soil Compaction (Chapter 11)
12 Permeability and Seepage (Chapter 4)
13 Permeability and Seepage (Chapter 4)
14 Introduction of Stresses in a Soil Mass (Chapter 5)

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Laboratory:

Atterberg Limits
Compaction
Permeability Test
Specific Gravity

Tentative Evaluation:

Quiz/Homework* 5% - 15%
Lab Works: 10% - 20%
Mid-sem Exam: 30% - 50%
Final Exam: 40% - 60%

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WHAT IS GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING?

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Geotechnical Engineering is defined as the science and practice of the part of civil
engineering that involves natural materials found close to the surface of the earth.
In a general sense, it includes the application of the fundamental principles of soil
mechanics and rock mechanics to foundation-design problems

Shallow Foundation

Deep Foundation

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Settlement?

Differential Settlement?

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Embankment for road/building construction

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Problematic Soil

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Earth Dam

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 Retaining Structures

Marine Terminal

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Slope Stability

Buried Pipes

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What is Geology?

Geology is the study of earth –

Its rocks, minerals, soils, water,

And atmosphere. Geologists try
To understand the processes by
which these materials are formed
and constantly being changed.

Why study geology?

Geologic Time

Space

North America 515 million years ago

Scale

Scale model of upper New York

Complexity of Geologic Processes

Transformation of limestone into marble as a result of increased temperature

and pressure
Development of new ways of studying the earth

CATASTROPHISM UNIFORMITARIANISM
- James Hutton
Do glaciers move?

Application of scientific
method

Scientific Method:

-Observation
-Hypotheses
-Experiment
-Modification or Rejection
-Theory
Earth models

Static earth model Expanding earth model Shrunken earth model

The pulsating earth model

The Plate Tectonics Theory
Geologic cycle Tectonic cycle Water cycle Rock cycle