(1) Understand and can explain the basic properties of geotechnical materials.
(2) Understand and can explain the hydraulic characteristics of the ground.
(3) Understand and can explain the soil compaction.
Outline:
To build structures safely, it is essential to understand about the ground, and know the properties and behaviors of soil which makes up the ground. In this course, students will learn the basic properties of soil, soil hydraulics, and soil compaction, which are the basic knowledge related to the ground.
Style:
Classes are mainly held in a lecture style. Students will perform calculations for specific assignments using exercise questions related to the contents of the lecture.
Notice:
Students should have a good understanding of the basic knowledge of physics (dynamics) and chemistry. It is important that students review what they have learned after the lectures.
Students who miss 1/3 or more of classes will not be eligible for evaluation.
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Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
The formation of the ground and what the ground is; Can explain the formation of the ground, and types of soils that make up the ground. |
Can explain the formation of the ground, and types of soils that make up the ground.
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| 2nd |
The basic properties of soil (1) How to display the composition and volume of voids in soil: Explain the indicators that show moisture content and the volume of voids in soil. |
How to display the composition and volume of voids in soil: Can explain the indicators that show moisture content and the volume of voids in soil.
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| 3rd |
The basic properties of soil (2) How to display the density: Explain the types and definitions of soil densities. |
How to display the density: Can explain the types and definitions of soil densities.
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| 4th |
The basic properties of soil (3) How to display the soil particle sizes; Explain the size classification of particle size distribution curve of soil particles. |
How to display the soil particle sizes; Can explain the size classification of particle size distribution curve of soil particles.
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| 5th |
The basic properties of soil (4) Soil consistency; Explain the definition and the indicators of soil consistency. |
Soil consistency; Can explain the meaning and the indicators of soil consistency.
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| 6th |
The basic properties of soil (5) Soil classification; Explain soil classification based on the unified soil classification system of Japan. |
Can explain soil classification based on the unified soil classification system of Japan.
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| 7th |
Explain exercise problems from weeks 1 to 6. |
Can calculate exercise problems for the basic properties of soil.
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| 8th |
Midterm exam |
Can answer questions about the basic properties of soil.
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
Soil hydraulic characteristics (1) Darcy's law; Explain Darcy's law that describes the flow and classification of groundwater. |
Can explain Darcy's law that describes the flow and classification of groundwater.
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| 10th |
Soil hydraulic characteristics (2) Hydraulic conductivity; Explain Darcy's law, and what is meant by hydraulic conductivity. |
Can explain Darcy's law, and what is meant by hydraulic conductivity.
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| 11th |
Soil hydraulic characteristics (3) How to determine the hydraulic conductivity: Explain how to assess the hydraulic conductivity of in situ and in labs. |
Can explain how to assess the hydraulic conductivity of in situ and in labs.
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| 12th |
Soil hydraulic characteristics (4) Seepage analysis; Explain the percolation theory and the destruction of grounds due to permeation. |
Can explain the percolation theory and the destruction of grounds due to permeation.
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| 13th |
Soil compaction (1) Soil compaction and compaction test; Explain what soil compaction is, and the compaction test. |
Can explain what soil compaction is, and the compaction test.
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| 14th |
Soil compaction (2) Characteristics of soil compaction; Explain characteristics of compaction based on soil quality and work amount. |
Can explain characteristics of compaction based on soil quality and work amount.
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| 15th |
Explain exercise problems from weeks 9 to 14. |
Can calculate the exercise problems related to hydraulic characteristics of soil moisture content and soil compaction.
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| 16th |
Final exam |
Can answer questions related to hydraulic characteristics of soil moisture content and soil compaction.
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