Course Objectives
1. Understand the geological composition in Shikoku.
2. Explain the shear properties of soil.
3. Derive one-dimensional consolidation theory, and estimate the amount of consolidation settlement.
Rubric
| Ideal Level | Standard Level | Minimum Level |
| Achievement 1 | The geological composition in Shikoku can be surely understood, and can be explained properly. | The geological composition in Shikoku can be understood, and can be explained. | The geological composition in Shikoku can be understood. |
| Achievement 2 | Shear properties of soil can be explained properly. | Shear properties of soil can be explained basically. | Shear properties of soil can be understood. |
| Achievement 3 | One-dimensional consolidation theory can be explaien, and the amount of consolidation settlement can be estimated. | One-dimensional consolidation theory can be derived, and consolidation settlement can be understood. | Derivation of one-dimensional consolidation theory can be understood. |
Assigned Department Objectives
Teaching Method
Outline:
In order to construct a structure on or in the ground, it is important to understand the knowledge and techniques related to the properties of the ground and the soil that constitutes it.
Lectures will be given on the geological composition of Shikoku, soil strength characteristics, shear test methods, Mohr's stress circle, derivation and analysis of one-dimensional consolidation theory, and methods of consolidation tests. Then, learn the basic items necessary for design and construction.
In this course, instructor who have been in charge of research and development related to geotechnical engineering at construction company will use their experience to give lectures.
Style:
This class will be mainly lecture-style, but you will need to prepare a scientific calculator because you will do exercises as needed.
[30 class hours, 60 hours of self-study time]
Notice:
The process of solving the exercises will also promote understanding, so solve the exercises repeatedly. Also, carefully observe the construction work going on around you, and compare the textbook with the real thing as much as possible.
Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning
Course Plan
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Theme |
Goals |
| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
Geological composition in Shikoku |
Formation and characteristics of the geology of the Shikoku region can be explained.
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| 2nd |
Geological composition in Shikoku |
Outline of the Median Tectonic Line can be explained.
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| 3rd |
Geological composition in Shikoku |
Characteristics of surface ground in Tokushima can be explained.
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| 4th |
Shear properties of soil
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Difference in shear properties between cohesive soil and sandy soil can be explained.
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| 5th |
Shear properties of soil
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Characteristics of soil shear strength due to different drainage conditions can be explained.
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| 6th |
Shear properties of soil
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Mohr's stress circle can be explained.
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| 7th |
Shear properties of soil
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The shear test methods for examining the shear strength can be explained.
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| 8th |
Midterm examination |
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
Consolidation properties of soil |
One-dimensional consolidation theory can be derived.
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| 10th |
Consolidation properties of soil |
Solution of one-dimensional consolidation theory can be explained.
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| 11th |
Consolidation properties of soil |
Solution of one-dimensional consolidation theory can be calculated using a computer.
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| 12th |
Consolidation properties of soil |
Method of consolidation test by step loading can be explained.
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| 13th |
Consolidation properties of soil |
Method of constant strain consolidation test can be explained.
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| 14th |
Consolidation properties of soil |
Consolidation properties obtained in the test results can be understood.
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| 15th |
Consolidation properties of soil |
How to deal with site conditions can be explained.
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| 16th |
Return of the final examination |
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Evaluation Method and Weight (%)
| Midterm/final exam. | Quiz | Portfolio | Presentation/attitude | Other | Total |
| Subtotal | 70 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Basic Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specialized Proficiency | 70 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Cross Area Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |