1 CE 580 – Fall 2015 SYLLABUS Prof. M. Santagata SLIDE 1 COURSE DESCRIPTION/OBJECTIVES COURSE REQUIREMENTS COURSE CONTENT GRADING TEXT AND REFERENCES ACADEMIC INTEGRITY CAMPUS EMERGENCIES & SAFETY CE580 - SYLLABUS CE 580 – Fall 2015 SYLLABUS Prof. M. Santagata SLIDE 2 COURSE DESCRIPTION/OBJECTIVES • Course Description: CE 580 presents an advanced treatment of soil mechanics with emphasis on the following topics: nature of soil; effective stress principle; permeability and seepage (basics only); stress-strain-strength behavior of granular and fine (drained and undrained behavior) soils; consolidation theory and settlement analysis. • The course should be considered a “core” for the geotechnical curriculum (only graduate course focusing on soil as a material) as advanced knowledge of the mechanics of soils is necessary for all design applications. • The course intends to provide the basis for understanding the aspects of soil behavior that come into play in predicting the performance of a structure in the field and the significance of engineering properties that we are routinely called to select in any design process. • It touches only lightly on the actual determination of the engineering properties discussed in the laboratory (CE681) or the field (CE696) and more advanced topics are not covered. CE 580 – ADVANCED GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING • Prof. Marika Santagata CIVL G229 494-0697 ` [email protected]Office Hours: TBA Communication via e-mail – you are expected to check e-mail regularly.
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q COURSE DESCRIPTION/OBJECTIVES • Course Description: CE 580 presents an advanced treatment of soil mechanics with emphasis
on the following topics: nature of soil; effective stress principle; permeability and seepage (basics only); stress-strain-strength behavior of granular and fine (drained and undrained behavior) soils; consolidation theory and settlement analysis.
• The course should be considered a “core” for the geotechnical curriculum (only graduate course focusing on soil as a material) as advanced knowledge of the mechanics of soils is necessary for all design applications.
• The course intends to provide the basis for understanding the aspects of soil behavior that come into play in predicting the performance of a structure in the field and the significance of engineering properties that we are routinely called to select in any design process.
• It touches only lightly on the actual determination of the engineering properties discussed in the laboratory (à CE681) or the field (à CE696) and more advanced topics are not covered.
• Terzaghi theory of consolidation • Secondary compression • Settlement Analysis
§ PART VII – STABILITY EVALUATION: CLAYS • Classes of stability problems • Critical condition • Estimation of design strength in practice
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q GRADING Based on:
• Homeworks
• Quizzes (3-5)
• Mid-term exam (closed book)
• Final Exam (no notes – but open crib-sheet(s)/text)
30%
25%
25%
5%
• Participation
15%
+/- GRADING SYSTEM USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR In the event of a major campus emergency, course requirements, deadlines and grading percentages are subject to changes that may be necessitated by a revised semester calendar or other circumstances. Any changes will be communicated via e-mail.
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q TEXT BOOKS/REFERENCES • Class notes – handout for student to use as framework for taking class
notes will be provided to students. The material contained in these notes complemented by what will be presented in class represents the most important resource for preparing for the exams and for overall succeeding in the class.
• Class notes largely based on lecture notes from by C.C. Ladd developed at MIT between 1965 and 2000.
• You will receive pdf with class notes via e-mail or through Blackboard Learn. You are expected to print out a copy to use as a canvas for taking notes in class.
• Useful reference for some of the material (e.g. consolidation) presented in class: Lambe, T.W. &Whitman, R.V. (1969), Soil Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. NOTE: outdated for some other topics
• Additional reading assignments (journal articles/chapters from books) will be provided when necessary (available on Blackboard Learn).
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q ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
“Purdue University values intellectual integrity and the highest standards of academic conduct. To be prepared to meet societal needs as leaders and role models, students must be educated in an ethical learning environment that promotes a high standard of honor in scholastic work. Academic dishonesty undermines institutional integrity and threatens the academic fabric of Purdue University. Dishonesty is not an acceptable avenue to success. It diminishes the quality of a Purdue education which is valued because of Purdue’s high academic standards” (S. Akers, Academic Integrity, A Guide for Students, 1995, rev. 1999) Students are expected to abide by the Purdue University Student Conduct Code (analogous to ASCE code of ethics), as well as on a personal code of ethics based on a value system which adheres to the highest standards of academic integrity. Any breach of academic honesty will be handled in accordance with established university procedures.
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• Cell phones & Twitter – Sign up for emergency text message for your cell phone – http://www.purdue.edu/securepurdue – https://twitter.com/purdueemergency
In the event of a major campus emergency, course requirements, deadlines and grading percentages are subject to changes that may be necessitated by a revised semester calendar or other circumstances. Any changes will be announced through e-mail.
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q CAMPUS EMERGENCIES & SAFETY (cont.)
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION • Leave the area or building • Exit using the stairs (not the elevator!) • Call 911 • Go to the emergency assembly area (EEA): Between pharmacy
and civil (or atrium of Armstrong in inclement weather)