Module 1
Necessity of soil improvement-selection of improvement method- mechanical stabilization-effect on engineering properties-dewatering-well-point system-electro osmosis-pre-loading- sand drains- methods of installation-vibro-flotation-stone columns.
Necessity of soil improvement-selection of improvement method- mechanical stabilization-effect on engineering properties-dewatering-well-point system-electro osmosis-pre-loading- sand drains- methods of installation-vibro-flotation-stone columns.
Module 2
Chemical stabilization- cement stabilization- factors affecting soil cement mixing-admixtures- lime stabilization-effect of lime on soil properties-construction of lime stabilized bases-bituminous stabilization- thermal stabilization- electrical stabilization.
Chemical stabilization- cement stabilization- factors affecting soil cement mixing-admixtures- lime stabilization-effect of lime on soil properties-construction of lime stabilized bases-bituminous stabilization- thermal stabilization- electrical stabilization.
Module 3
Introduction to grouts and grouting- basic functions – groutability ratio –classification of grouts-properties of grouts- fluidity, bleeding potential, rigidity and thixotropy, strength and permeance- grouting applications-seepage control in soil under dams and for cut off walls- seepage control in rock under dams-stabilization grouting for under pinning.
Introduction to grouts and grouting- basic functions – groutability ratio –classification of grouts-properties of grouts- fluidity, bleeding potential, rigidity and thixotropy, strength and permeance- grouting applications-seepage control in soil under dams and for cut off walls- seepage control in rock under dams-stabilization grouting for under pinning.
Module 4
Earth Reinforcement- mechanism and concept- stress strain relationship of reinforced soil-design theories and stability analysis of retaining wall-tie back analysis-coherent gravity analysis- application areas of earth reinforcement
Earth Reinforcement- mechanism and concept- stress strain relationship of reinforced soil-design theories and stability analysis of retaining wall-tie back analysis-coherent gravity analysis- application areas of earth reinforcement
Module 5
Geotextiles: Soil reinforcement with geotextiles- classification- concepts- geotextiles as separators, filters, and drainage media-damage and durability of geotextiles
Geotextiles: Soil reinforcement with geotextiles- classification- concepts- geotextiles as separators, filters, and drainage media-damage and durability of geotextiles
References
M.J.Tholinson – Foundation design and construction Robert M.Koerner – Construction and Geotechnical methods in Foundation Engineering
C.J.F.P.Jones – Earth Reinforcement and Soil structures
R.A.Jewell – Soil Reinforcement with Geotextiles
Donald P.Coduto – Geotechnical Engineering, Principles and Practices Prentice Hall India
C.J.F.P.Jones – Earth Reinforcement and Soil structures
R.A.Jewell – Soil Reinforcement with Geotextiles
Donald P.Coduto – Geotechnical Engineering, Principles and Practices Prentice Hall India
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