National University Of Singapore

Soil Mechanics

CE2112

Iowa State Course Substitution

Geotechnical Engineering

CE 3600

Course Info

International Credits: 4.0
Converted Credits: 3.0
Country: Singapore
Language: English
Course Description:

This is an introductory module in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. The course teaches students the fundamental engineering geological knowledge and basic soil mechanics, and their impact on geotechnical and foundation engineering design and construction. Students will learn to understand the basic characteristics of soils, fundamental effective stress principle, and mechanical behaviour of soil including the strength, and compressibility & consolidation properties of soil through lectures, tutorial discussions, case studies, and case studies, the course covers the basic soil properties, soil testing, shear strength parameters in drained and undrained conditions, compressibility of granular soil, and the consolidation characteristic of cohesive soils. The course also enables students to acquire the knowledge and practical skills of functioning as an engineer and consultants through the laboratory soil tests and submission of a consultant report arising form the analysis of a given mini-project, conducting appropriate soil tests and the engineering evaluation.

Review

Evaluated Date:
July 21, 2022
Evaluated:
Jeramy Ashlock
Expiration Date:
July 21, 2027