Credit Structure: (3-2)4

Catalog Description:
Introduction: Engineering problems involving soils. Basic characteristics of soils, classification and compaction of soils. Principle of effective stress. Permeability and flow of water (seepage) in soils. Shear strength of soils. Slope stability. Lateral earth pressure theories. Consolidation theory.

Course Objectives:
The objective is to introduce the students to the fundamental principles of soil mechanics and behavior of engineering soils.

Prerequisites:
None

Textbook(s):
R.F. Craig, "Soil Mechanics", 5th Ed., ELBS Low Priced Ed., 1992.

Reference(s):
T. Mirata, "Laboratory Instructions For Soil Mechanics Students", METU, Faculty of Engineering Publication No: 76, 1987.

Syllabus:
1. Introduction
2. Basic Characteristics of Soils
3. Effective Stress
4. Seepage
5. Consolidation Theory
6. Shear Strength
7. Lateral Earth Pressures
8. Stability of Slopes

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
None

Computer Usage:
None

Laboratory Work:
1. Sieve Analysis and Atterberg Limits
2. Determination of Specific Gravity of Solids and Dry Density of Soils
3. Hydrometer Test (demonstration) and Compaction Test
4. Unconfined Compression and UU Triaxial Test
5. Direct Shear Test and Laboratory Vane Test (demonstration)
6. Constant Head Permeability Test (demonstration) and Consolidation Test

Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
Engineering Design: None
Engineering Sciences: 4 credits
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental: None

Instructors:
Yildiz Wasti