AI3301 Principles of Soil Science and Engineering Syllabus:

AI3301 Principles of Soil Science and Engineering Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 To expose the students to the fundamental knowledge on Soil physical parameters, Permeability – Compaction, Bearing Capacity and types and methods of soil survey and interpretative groupings

UNIT I INTRODUCTION AND SOIL PHYSICS

Soil – definition – major components –Soil forming minerals and processes – soil profile -Physical properties – texture – density-porosity-consistence-colour-specific gravity – capillary and noncapillary -plasticity. Soil air – soil temperature – soil water – classification of soil water- Movement soil water. Soil colloids – organic and inorganic matter-Ion exchange- pH – Plant nutrient availability

UNIT II SOIL CLASSIFICATION AND SURVEY

Soil taxonomy – Soils of Tamil Nadu and India. Soil survey – types and methods of soil survey – Field mapping- mapping units – base maps -preparation of survey reports – concepts and uses – Land Capability Classes and subclasses – soil suitability -Problem soils – Reclamation.

UNIT III PHASE RELATIONSHIP AND SOIL COMPACTION

Phase relations- Gradation analysis- Atterberg Limits and Indices- Engineering Classification of soil – Soil compaction- factors affecting compaction- field and laboratory methods.

UNIT IV ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOIL

Shear strength of cohesive and cohesionless – Mohr-Coulomb failure theory- Measurement of shear strength, direct shear, Triaxial and vane shear test- -Permeability- Coefficient of Permeability-Darcy’s law-field and lab methods – Assessment of seepage – Compressibility.

UNIT V BEARING CAPACITY AND SLOPE STABILITY

Bearing capacity of soils – Factors affecting Bearing Capacity- Shallow foundations-Terzaghi‟s formula- BIS standards – Slope Stability-Analysis of infinite and finite slopes- friction circle methodslope protection measures.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:

1. Nyle C. Brady, “The Nature and Properties of Soil”, Macmillan Publishing Company, 10th Edition, New York, 2008.
2. Punmia, B.C., “Soil Mechanics and Foundation “Laxmi Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.

REFERENCES:

1. Edward J. Plaster., “Soil Science”, Cengage Learning India Ltd, New Delhi, 2009.
2. Arora, K.R. “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, Standard Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, 2007.
3. Murthy, V.N.S. “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, UBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, 2007.
4. Sehgal, S.B., “Text Book of Soil Mechanics”, CBS Publishers and Distributors New Delhi, 2007.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

On completion of the course, the student is expected to
CO1 Understand the fundamental knowledge of soil physical parameters.
CO2 Perform soil survey and classify soil based on its characteristics
CO3 Explain the phase relationship and soil compaction.
CO4 Analyze Engineering properties of soil
CO5 Understand Concepts of bearing capacity and slope stability.