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EGR 217 - Soils in Construction


Credits: 4
3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Description
(Formerly CET-202) This course is a study of the composition, classification and processing of soils and their influence on the construction process. Laboratory tests will be performed on soils and aggregates to determine their physical and mechanical properties. Topics include soil properties, soil testing, detailed computations, evaluation of testing methods and results, excavation and types of foundations.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Describe general index properties and basic soil structure.
  2. Explain moisture and its relationship to capillary flow and permeability.
  3. Calculate settlement of above ground structures using compressibility principles.
  4. Explain the difference between cohesive and cohesionless soils.
  5. Calculate the shear strength of choesive and cohesionless soils.
  6. Employ stress analysis of various soil types.
  7. Analyze the stability of slopes using rotational and translational methods of analysis.
  8. Design spread foundations without soil failure.
  9. Relate theory and reasons for soil compaction.
  10. Identify categories of soils and major soil types.
  11. Identify types of rocks.
  12. Explain the effects of soil on design and construction.
  13. Describe soil composition (weight, volume, and mass relationships).
  14. Describe soil structure and soil classification tests.
  15. Describe test method used to establish soil density and field density.
Listed Topics
  1. Introduction to soils
  2. Soil types and soil structure
  3. Classification of soils
  4. Physical and engineering properties of soils
  5. Soil composition: terminology and definitions
  6. Particle sizes
  7. Particle arrangement
  8. Aggregates
  9. Soil particle size analysis
  10. Bulk density, particle density and porosity of soil
  11. Compaction
  12. Soil survey reports
  13. Soil surveys and land-use planning
  14. Site investigations: purpose and methods
  15. Foundations: introductory concepts
  16. Foundations: design considerations and methods
  17. Site improvement: earth moving, compaction and stabilization
  18. Pavement structure and base
  19. Asphalt pavements and materials
  20. Soils and the environment
  21. Soil and environment quality
  22. Soil quality and pollution
Reference Materials
Instructor approved textbook.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:
  • Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
  • Technological Competence
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 4/10/2020


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