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BTEC HND in Civil Engineering
Geology and Soil Mechanics Lab Assignmnet2 International College
of Business & Technology
Unit / Module Geology and Soil Mechanics
Assessment Lab Assignment 2
Lecturer Dr. U.P. Nawagamuwa
Student Name ID HNDCV/MT/02/_
Date Handed Over 09/03/2011 Date Due 01/04/2011
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M1
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BTEC HND in Civil Engineering
Geology and Soil Mechanics Lab Assignmnet2 International College
of Business & Technology
Important Information for Students
The criteria each task relates to are shown against that task
where possible.
Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and
therefore the work you produce must be individual and original
although may work in groups in some
instances (Please refer to Student Handbook on Plagiarism &
Cheating).
All sources of information must be referenced using Harvard
referencing where a reference list/Bibliography should be included
at the end of the assignment.
Please note that the submission date given for this assignment
is the final date that you can hand over the assignment. A one week
grace period maybe extended with prior
approval from the Program Manager Undergraduate. However, note
that
submissions handed in one week late will be graded lower (Please
refer to the Student
Handbook on Assessments - Late Submissions & Penalties).
Assignments returned to students for re-working must be
re-submitted within 10 days (Please refer to Student Handbook on
Assignments Re-submission).
Failure to re-submit the previously marked assignment with the
re-submitted assignment will mean that results cannot be released
for the respective unit.
Please read, follow and reference both the contents of the unit
outline and the grading criteria of the assignment before
completing this assignment.
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BTEC HND in Civil Engineering
Geology and Soil Mechanics Lab Assignmnet2 International College
of Business & Technology
Plagiarism:
While research and discussion are an essential part of an
assignment, the deliberate copying of
someone elses work or unacknowledged copying from printed or
electronic sources is NOT
permitted. You may be subject to disciplinary procedure if you
do this. You should sign this
sheet to show that you comply with these regulations.
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Assessment has been internally verified for use.
Internal Verifier
Name: Dr. Lesly Ekanayaka
Signature : Approved by Dr. Lesly Date
Verified :
07/03/2011
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BTEC HND in Civil Engineering
Geology and Soil Mechanics Lab Assignmnet2 International College
of Business & Technology
Unit: Geology and Soil Mechanics
Handout Date: ____________________ Hand In Date:
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Lab- Assignment 2 This assignment assesses Outcomes 4 and 5 by
determination of
primary design properties of soils from common soil tests
Scenario
Determination of primary design parameters of soils for a given
task using common soil tests is a
compulsory task expected from civil engineers. This assignment
allows you to analyze common
soil tests and to determine design parameters.
To achieve the assessment criteria for pass (P4 and P5) you must
demonstrate the ability to:
Explain the measurement of shear strength under undrained and
drained conditions Describe the use and limitations of one
dimensional consolidation Describe the laboratory measurement of
soil permeability and its limitations Obtain and process laboratory
data for the measurement of strength, compressibility and
permeability to current codes of practice (you may refer BS and
ASTM)
Produce a laboratory report and interpret test results
obtained
This can be achieved by completing the following tasks and
submitting your solutions in a neat
well-presented manner.
Tasks
You will be asked to participate in conducting laboratory
experiments at soil mechanics lab of
Open University o Sri Lanka. You are required to answer the
following questions and answers
should be submitted as a report. You may refer additional
reading material. Further, you will be
given some assistance to solve the given problems during the
laboratory hours.
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BTEC HND in Civil Engineering
Geology and Soil Mechanics Lab Assignmnet2 International College
of Business & Technology
1: Conduct Triaxial test and direct shear test and explain the
measurement of shear strength
under undrained and drained conditions (P4.1)
2: Conduct 1-D consolidation test and describe the use and
limitations (P4.2)
3: Conduct constant head and falling head tests and explain the
limitations (P4.3)
4: Compare the tests done at the lab with BS and ASTM codes
(P5.1)
5: Produce a laboratory report and interpret test results
obtained (p5.2)
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BTEC HND in Civil Engineering
Geology and Soil Mechanics Lab Assignmnet2 International College
of Business & Technology
Merit
descriptors Indicative characteristics
Contextualised
Evidence
In order to
achieve a merit
the learner must:
The learners evidence shows:
To achieve the
grade you will
need to:
M1 identify and apply
strategies to
find
appropriate
solutions
effective judgments have been made complex problems with more
than one variable have
been explored
an effective approach to study and research has been applied
Select the
suitable test for
a given soil and
for the required
task
M2 select/design and
apply
appropriate
methods/tech
niques
relevant theories and techniques have been applied a range of
methods and techniques have been applied a range of sources of
information has been used the selection of methods and
techniques/sources has
been justified
the design of methods/techniques has been justified complex
information/data has been synthesised and
processed
appropriate learning methods/techniques have been applied
Justify your
selection from
your results
M3 present and
communicate
appropriate
findings
the appropriate structure and approach has been used coherent,
logical development of principles/concepts
for the intended audience
a range of methods of presentation have been used and technical
language has been accurately used
communication has taken place in familiar and unfamiliar
contexts
the communication is appropriate for familiar and unfamiliar
audiences and appropriate media have
been used
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BTEC HND in Civil Engineering
Geology and Soil Mechanics Lab Assignmnet2 International College
of Business & Technology
Distinction
descriptors Indicative characteristics Contextualised
Evidence
In order to achieve a
distinction the learner
must:
The learners evidence shows: To achieve the grade you
will need to:
D1 use critical
reflection to
evaluate own
work and justify
valid conclusions
conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas and
have been justified
the validity of results has been evaluated using defined
criteria
self-criticism of approach has taken place realistic
improvements have been
proposed against defined characteristics
for success
Submit a laboratory report
and interpret test results
obtained (You may refer
books and internet for
additional
recommendations)
D2 take responsibility
for managing and
organizing
activities
autonomy/independence has been demonstrated
substantial activities, projects or investigations have been
planned, managed
and organised
activities have been managed the unforeseen has been
accommodated the importance of interdependence has
been recognised and achieved
Best group work will be
assessed.
D3 Demonstrate
convergent/lateral
/creative thinking
ideas have been generated and decisions taken
self-evaluation has taken place convergent and lateral thinking
have been
applied
problems have been solved innovation and creative thought have
been
applied
receptiveness to new ideas is evident effective thinking has
taken place in
unfamiliar contexts
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BTEC HND in Civil Engineering
Geology and Soil Mechanics Lab Assignmnet2 International College
of Business & Technology
Grading Matrix
Assignment
No.
P1 P2 P3
P4 P5 M1 M2 M3 D1 D2 D3
Lab1 9 9
9 9 9
Assignment1 9
9 9 9 9 9
Lab2
9 9 9 9 9 9
Final
Examination 9
9