Laboratory and Field Soil Investigations | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

CIV 7266

Course Credit Units:

3

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Graduate Level

Academic Programs:

Master of Science In Civil Engineering

College:

College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology

School:

School of Engineering

Department:

Civil And Environmental Engineering

Course Discipline:

Physics.

Course Description & Objectives:

The course aims at equipping the participants with comprehensive knowledge of the mechanical properties of soils. The course gives a theoretical background as practical aspects of the mechanical properties of soils covered though lectures, field and laboratory exercises. Planning of site investigations and preparation of Geotechnical reports are covered in this course. Obtaining suitable design parameters for Geotechnical work is also discussed but no design work is undertaken. Objectives:

To introduce the participants to the purpose of soil investigations, the different field techniques and their limitations
To understand the plan and design of site investigations; what should be done, who should be involved and the extent of the investigations
To introduce the participants to the routine laboratory tests, strength tests, deformation and compaction tests and how suitable design parameters are derived from them

Learning Outcomes:

On completing the course the student should be able to:

Plan and design site investigations for moderately large civil engineering projects
Select appropriate field and laboratory investigative procedures that suit the desired purpose
Understand the mechanical behaviour of soils and henceforth select suitable design parameters for use in LE and FE codes.