uLektz Skills

Learning Path

Non-Linear: Random Order

About the Course

Course Description

This course provides students with Concept of Nature of soil, Phase relationships, BIS Classification system, Theory, comparison of laboratory and field compaction methods, Factors influencing permeability of soils, Components of settlement ,Immediate and consolidation settlement and Computation of rate of settlement

Objectives

1.Will familiarize about Shear strength of cohesive and cohesion less soils

2.Will demonstrate Measurement of shear strength, direct shear

3.Will develop Triaxial compression

Prerequisite

There is no particular prerequisite to learn Introduction to Soil Mechanics you will be able to do very well, if you have these basic skills:

1. Good Analytics Skills

2. Good Understanding Skills

3. Good Communication Skills

Course Study Materials

Module 1: Soil Classification and Compaction

1.1 Nature of soil
1.2 Phase relationships
1.3 Problems
1.4 BIS Classification system
1.5 Theory, comparison of laboratory and field compaction methods
Soil Classification and Compaction 10 Questions

Module 2: Soil Water and Water Flow

2.1 Soil water
2.2 Capillary stress
2.3 Factors influencing permeability of soils
Soil Water and Water Flow 10 Questions

Module 3: Stress Distribution and Settlement

3.1 Stress distribution
3.2 Boussinesq theory
3.3 Components of settlement ,Immediate and consolidation settlement
3.4 Computation of rate of settlement
3.5 √t and log t methods
Stress Distribution and Settlement 10 Questions

Module 4: Sheer Strength

4.1 Shear strength of cohesive and cohesion less soils
4.2 Measurement of shear strength, direct shear
4.3 Triaxial compression
4.4 UCC and Vane shear tests
Sheer Strength 10 Questions

Module 5: Slope Stability

5.1 Slope failure mechanisms
5.2 Total stress analysis for saturated clay
5.3 Fellenius method
5.4 Use of stability number
Slope Stability 10 Questions

Final Assessment

Final Assessment 20 Questions

The certificate issued for the Course will have

Student's Name
Photograph
Course Title
Certificate Number
Date of Course Completion
Name(s) and Logo(s) of the Certifying Bodies

Only the e-certificate will be made available. No Hard copies. The certificates issued by The Academic Council of uLektz. can be e-verifiable at www.ulektzskills.com/verify.

Students will be assessed both at the end of each module and at the end of the Course.
Students scoring a minimum of 50% in the assessments are considered for Certifications