California State University, Fullerton College of Engineering and Computer Science Civil and Environmental Engineering Department EGCE 324L-01 SOIL MECHANICS LABORATOTY SCH 11426 Spring Semester 2011 Instructor: Office: Phone: Fax: Email:

Binod Tiwari, Ph.D. E-419 (657) 278-3968 (657) 278-3916 [email protected]

Class Meeting: Class Room: Units:

M 13:00 – 15:45 E- 011/ E – 10C 1

Prerequisite EGCE 324 and ENGL 101 Students registered for this course should have completed the prerequisite courses. During the semester, the department will verify the prerequisite requirements. If any student has completed the prerequisite course at another school, please submit appropriate documents to the department secretary. Otherwise, their name will be deleted from the class list at any time during the semester. Text Book Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual (with disk) by Braja M. Das, 7th Edition, 2009, Oxford University Press, ISBN 9780195367591 Reference Materials  Handouts, website URLs, visuals, and other materials will be provided during class or posted on Blackboard.  Principle of geotechnical Engineering by Braja M. Das, 7th Edition, Cengage Learning (2010).  Engineering Properties of Soils and Their Measurements by Joseph E. Bowles, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill (1992).  Soil Mechanics Lab Manual by Michael Kalinski, John Wiley (2006)  Annual Book of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards. Office Hours Monday and Wednesday

13:00 – 15:00

Course Description Behavior and properties of soils, Application to foundation and slope design, liquefaction, and seepage. Course Learning Objectives This course will provide the students with sufficient guidance and resources to learn properties and behavior of soils in accordance with the principle of soil mechanics, experimental method of testing as well as data interpretation and presentation, and application of soil test data for the design of engineering structures. Upon completion of course the students will be able to:

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 Acquire basic knowledge about the properties and behavior of soils in accordance with the principles of soil mechanics and foundation engineering.  Use experimental methods and testing equipments related to earth, earth supported, and earth retaining structures and foundations.  Utilize test data to determine engineering properties of soils to solve basic engineering design problems in geotechnical field.  Prepare reports based on test results following evaluations. Topics Covered Particle Size Analysis Specific Gravity Plasticity Limits Soil Classification Permeability Seepage Analysis

Soil Compaction Consolidation Direct Shear Test Unconfined Compression Test Triaxial Shear Test Slope Stability Analysis and Design

Program Educational Objectives The educational objectives of the program are as follows:  Technical Growth: Graduates will be successful in modern engineering practice, integrate into the local and global workforce, and contribute to the economy of California and the nation. Assessment of Student’s Learning The effect of this course on student’s learning ability will be assessed according to the following criteria:  An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.  An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.  An ability to communicate effectively.  An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Laboratory Reports and Other Assignments  This course is incorporated in one of the upper-division writing courses requirements. Grade of ‘C’ or above is required to satisfy the upper-division writing requirement.  Students are required to submit a report of the lab works conducted in each week. Report is due at the beginning of the class in the following week. There will be no credit for the late submission, unless accompanied with a university approved excuse. Lab reports should be prepared according to the report format and guideline provided by the instructor. Quality of presentation, technical writing quality, summary and conclusion, and technical information presented in the report are the major factors for the evaluation of the report. Writing and sketches should be neat. Students are required to make a PowerPoint presentation of one of the assigned projects in a group. Members of a group will be assigned in the beginning of the lab works.  It is clear that employers look for persons who have excellent oral and written communication skills. Therefore, all parts of the reports should be written in complete sentences using good technical English. Substandard writing may reduce the score for the reports by up to 50%. Please remember to use a dictionary (or the spell-checker in the word processor), proofread the report, and revise it if necessary. Please strive to achieve a

professional quality in these brief reports. Sloppiness, lack of organization, scribbled notes, etc. will result in lower grades. Scheduled Exams There will only be the final exam for this course. The final exam will be comprehensive and will cover the contents covered in the entire class. Grading Policy The final letter grade will be computed using the following criteria:  Lab Reports/Projects  Class Participation and Lab Safety  Laboratory Neatness  Project Report and Presentation (May 9, 2011)  Final Exam (May 16, 2011; 14:30- - 16:20) Letter Grades  A+ (> 97%) A (93 – 96.9%)  B+ (87 – 89.9%) B (83 – 86.9%) +  C (77 – 79.9%) C (73 – 76.9%)  D+ (67 – 69.9%) D (63 – 66.9%)  F (< 60%)

40% 10% 10% 20% 20% A- (90 – 92.9 %) B- (80 – 82.9 %) C- (70 – 72.9 %) D- (60 – 62.9%)

Honor Code  “California State University, Fullerton's Honor Code” explained in UPS 300.021 applies to all works performed in this class including homework, quizzes, and examinations. Students should strictly follow those codes.  This is a professional course. A learning environment will be created in each class for motivated students; therefore professional conduct is expected of all participants. Professional conduct extends to use of cell phones, personal computers, iPods and PDAs during lecture. Students violating such professional conducts are subject to expulsion from the class.  Students should strictly follow the safety regulations mentioned by the instructor. Students violating the safety regulation will not be allowed to conduct the lab on that particular day and will be counted as absent. Drop Policy The Spring 2011 Schedule contains the University Regulations and Deadlines for dropping this course. Students should note that the department stamp and/or department chair’s signature is also required in addition to instructor’s signature to drop the course. Students With Special Needs Students who need adaptations or accommodations because of a disability (e.g. learning, attention deficit disorder, psychological, physical, etc.), or have emergency medical information to share with the instructor, or need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, are requested to make an appointment to discuss their needs with the instructor during the first week of classes.

Detailed Class Schedule Week

Day

Topic/s

1

January 24

2

31

3

February 7

4

14

5

21

6

28

Section in Textbook

Course Introduction and Guidance on Report Writing Sieve and Hydrometer Analysis, Specific Gravity Test Liquid Limit, and Plastic Limit Tests Soil Classification Slope Stability Analysis & Design

Handout & 1

3, 4, & 5 6&7 9 Handout

President’s Day Campus Closed Standard/Modified Compaction Tests

12 & 13

7

March 7 Stage Consolidation Test

17

8

14 Stage Consolidation Test

17

9

21

10

March 28 - April 3

11

Constant and Falling Head Permeability Tests

11

13

18

14

25

15

May 2

16

9 May 16 (14:30 – 16:20)

10 & 11

Report 1: Classification of Soil Report 2: Compaction Report 3: Consolidation

Spring Recess

April 4 Seepage Calculation

12

Report Due

Verification of Computations at the Seepage Channel Direct Shear Test (1,2) Unconfined Compression Test (3,4) Unconfined Compression Test (1,2) Direct Shear Test (3,4) UU Triaxial Test

Handout Handout

15

Report 4: Permeability and Seepage

16 18

Group Presentation and Final Exam Review Final Exam

Report 5: DS, UU and UC Test Group Report

Emergency Procedures Notice to Students The safety of all students attending California State University Fullerton is of paramount importance. During an emergency it is necessary for students to have a basic understanding of their personnel responsibilities and the University’s emergency response procedures. In the event of an emergency please adhere to the following guidelines Before an emergency occurs1. Know the safe evacuation routes for your specific building and floor. 2. Know the evacuation assembly areas for your building. When an emergency occurs1. Keep calm and do not run or panic. Your best chance of emerging from an emergency is with a clear head. 2. Evacuation is not always the safest course of action. If directed to evacuate, take all of your belongings and proceed safely to the nearest evacuation route. 3. Do not leave the area, remember that faculty and other staff members need to be able to account for your whereabouts. 4. Do not re-enter building until informed it is safe by a building marshal or other campus authority. 5. If directed to evacuate the campus please follow the evacuation routes established by either parking or police officers. After an emergency occurs1. If an emergency disrupts normal campus operations or causes the University to close for a prolonged period of time (more than three days), students are expected to complete the course assignments listed on the syllabus as soon as it is reasonably possible to do so. 2. Students can determine the University's operational status by checking the University's web site at http://www.fullerton.edu, calling the University's hotline number at 657-278-0911, or tuning into area radio and television stations. Students should assume that classes will be held unless they hear or read an official closure announcement.

EMERGENCY CALLS DIAL 9-1-1 All campus phones and cell phones on campus reach the University Police Department Non-emergency line: (657) 278-2515 24-hour recorded emergency information line: (657) 278-0911 (657) 278-4444

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON College of Engineering and Computer Science CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT EGCE 324L Soil Mechanics Laboratory (Spring 2011)

LABORATORY SAFETY GUIDELINES Introduction Laboratory safety awareness is an important mindset that protects people, expensive equipment, and the university resources while conducting laboratory experiments. Individuals working in the Soil Mechanics Laboratory (EGCE 324L) facilities are always required to exhibit maturity and follow proper operation procedures while operating equipment and conducting laboratory tests. This responsibility implies upon entering the laboratory. The guidelines given herein are intended to minimize personal accidents and equipment damage. Please be sure to follow the following four mandatory rules while conducting the laboratory works.  If you are not sure about what and why you are doing any task, please ask your instructor.  While conducting a lab experiment, safety of yourself and that of those around you are paramount – make sure that everyone around you is aware of what is going on.  Please do not leave any equipment unattended. Pack each equipment properly after washing it and return to its original position.  Please do not touch anything in the laboratory that is not a part of the experiment/s you are conducting. Laboratory Dress While attending a laboratory task for this course, you must be appropriately attired for the particular work related to the lab work. Some of the simple guidelines include:  Wear sensible closed-toed shoes or boots; open-toed shoes, sandals, or bare feet are not acceptable laboratory attire.  Wear long pants; shorts and skirts are not acceptable laboratory attire.  Refrain from wearing clothing accessories that may become caught in laboratory equipment.  Put long hair in a ponytail or contain properly.  Wear eyeglasses or contacts, if needed.  Use safety glasses and ear plugs, when necessary.  Wear gloves, face masks, protective shoes or boots, as appropriate, depending upon the nature of the lab work. Laboratory Procedures A wide variety of equipment and testing apparatus reside in the laboratory. The complexity of many of these devices necessitates specific care and consideration while operating them. If there is any doubt or any question on operating any piece of equipment while performing laboratory work, consult with the instructor or the lab technician.

Guidelines for laboratory safety are necessary to minimize accidents and to ensure that expensive equipment is not damaged by carelessness or negligence. The following are some of the basic rules pertinent to lab safety:  Turn on the lights upon entering the laboratory. Turn off the lights if you are last to leave the laboratory.  Do not handle any materials or operate any equipment unrelated to the EGCE 324L laboratory experiment to be performed on that particular day.  Never operate any unfamiliar equipment without a specific approval of the instructor or the lab technician.  Be sure to clean and dry out the equipment after you are done with the experiments.  When operating very important equipment, be sure that at least two persons are always present.  Be careful while using and storing sharp edge equipment like knives.  No food or beverages are allowed in the laboratory.  No smoking is permitted in the laboratory.  Be aware of your surroundings. Keep fingers away from large machinery.  Wear appropriate clothing and shoes.  Place all laboratory equipment in their proper storage area after use.  Always follow a professional manner. Accidents  In case of any type of accident and/or if someone is hurt, seek help immediately. Behave as a responsible citizen in case of serious accidents and report to the concerned authorities. If such thing happens, call the instructor immediately (657-278-3968). If the instructor is not available, call lab technician (657-278-3134) or Civil Engineering Office (657-2783012).  If equipment is damaged, please report the situation to the instructor promptly. This will assure a proper and quick repair or replacement.  In the event of major fire, please evacuate the building immediately and seek professional help (university police: 657-278-2515). In the event of a minor fire, use the nearest fire extinguisher to extinguish the flame and/or seek the assistance of the instructor (657278-3968) and/or lab technician (657-278-3134). Security Proper security of the laboratory facilities also ensures a safe working environment. The following are some of the guidelines:  If you are the last to leave the laboratory room, please lock and close the doors and windows prior to your departure.  After you have finished using any equipment, please return it to its proper storage area and cabinet.  Report any suspicious individuals or unwanted visitors not related to the laboratory to the lab technician (657-278-3134) or university police (657-278-2515).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT FORM EGCE 324L Soil Mechanics Laboratory (Spring 2011) LABORATORY SAFETY GUIDELINES

Acknowledgement of Receipt I hereby acknowledge that I have read the entire guidelines mentioned above regarding the proper procedures and conduct to be followed in the laboratory experiments for Soil Mechanics Laboratory (EGCE 324L). As a student at California State University, Fullerton, I understand these guidelines and procedures and agree to abide by them. Course Title:

Soil Mechanics Laboratory (EGCE 324L)

Term/Year:

Spring 2011

Name: Signature: Date:

Please submit this form, completed and signed, to your instructor by the end of the first laboratory period. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete grade for the term.