Geotechnical Engineering 1 is a course designed to acquaint students with the basic concepts and principles of geotechnical
engineering, an important branch of civil engineering. Geotechnical engineering plays an essential role in the design, construction,
and maintenance of buildings, roads, bridges, dams, and other infrastructure. In this class, students will acquire basic knowledge
of geotechnical engineering and develop skills that are useful in practice.
The primary objective of this class is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of key concepts in geotechnical
engineering, specifically geotechnical structures, environmental impacts, disaster management, and geotechnical exploration.
Students will acquire basic knowledge and skills in future civil engineering related subjects and develop the ability to contribute
to the design and management of sustainable social infrastructures.
- Understanding of Basic Principles of Geotechnical Engineering:
Understand the basic principles and concepts of geotechnical engineering and be able to explain the properties of the ground, the relationship between stress and strain, and the basic theories of geotechnical stability. - Geotechnical Evaluation and Classification:
Develop the ability to evaluate geotechnical properties, select appropriate test methods, properly classify soils, and recognize and explain their characteristics. - Analysis of Mechanical Behavior of Ground:
Understand the mechanical behavior of the ground and be able to understand and explain the basic techniques of stress and strain analysis. - Understanding of Ground Improvement Techniques:
Learn about ground improvement techniques and be able to understand and explain how they can be used to improve the strength and stability of the ground. - Practical Project Application:
Students will be able to properly apply geotechnical engineering principles in practical projects to solve problems and contribute to the design and construction of safe structures and facilities.
| Midterm examination | Endterm examination | Report | Active learning | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 6% | 8% | 3% | 3% | 20% |
| 2. | 6% | 8% | 3% | 3% | 20% |
| 3. | 6% | 8% | 3% | 3% | 20% |
| 4. | 6% | 8% | 3% | 3% | 20% |
| 5. | 6% | 8% | 3% | 3% | 20% |
| Total. | 30% | 40% | 15% | 15% | - |
The mid-term and final examinations will be the main components (70%), and assignment reports (15%) and active learning attitude
(15%) will also be taken into account in the evaluation.
Credit will be granted on the basis of an average score of 60 points or higher on the mid-term examination (out of 100 points) and the final examination (out of 100 points).
Credit will be granted on the basis of an average score of 60 points or higher on the mid-term examination (out of 100 points) and the final examination (out of 100 points).
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ground Formation: What is ground, the types of ground that make up the ground, and the formation of the ground will be explained. |
Issues related to the formation of the ground | 180minutes |
| 2. | Basic Properties of Ground (1): This lecture will explain the composition of the ground, the method of indicating the pore volume, and the indicators of pore volume and moisture content of the ground. Basic Properties of Ground (2): To explain how to indicate density, types of ground density and their definitions. |
Issues related to basic properties of ground | 180minutes |
| 3. | Basic Properties of Ground (3): This lecture explains how to indicate the particle size of ground and the particle size classification of ground particles and the particle size additive curve. Basic Properties of Ground (4): Consistency of ground, meaning and index of ground consistency are explained. |
Issues related to basic properties of ground | 180minutes |
| 4. | Basic Properties of Ground (4): Consistency of the ground, the meaning and indicators of the consistency of the ground will be explained. Basic Properties of Ground (5): Classification of ground, and classification of ground based on the Unified Classification of Japan will be explained. |
Issues related to basic properties of ground | 180minutes |
| 5. | Hydraulics in Ground (1): Darcy's law, classification of water in the ground and Darcy's law on flow will be explained. Hydraulics in Ground (2): Explanation of hydraulic conductivity, Darcy's law and what hydraulic conductivity is. |
Issues related to hydraulics in ground | 180minutes |
| 6. | Hydraulics in the Ground (3): Methods of measuring hydraulic conductivity and methods of testing hydraulic conductivity in the laboratory and in-situ will be explained. Hydraulics in Ground (4): Pervious flow analysis, groundwater infiltration theory, and ground failure due to infiltration will be explained. |
Issues related to hydraulics in ground | 180minutes |
| 7. | Mid-term examinations and summary up to this point | Preparation for examinations related to the contents of the 1 to 6 sessions | 250minutes |
| 8. | Ground Compaction (1): This lecture explains ground compaction and compaction testing, what is ground compaction, and compaction testing. Ground Compaction (2): Compaction characteristics, and compaction characteristics depending on ground quality and workload are explained. |
Issues related to ground compaction | 250minutes |
| 9. | Ground Consolidation (1): To explain effective stress and compressibility of ground, the principle of effective stress, and the difference between ground compaction and consolidation. Ground Consolidation (2): Normal consolidation and overconsolidation, and normal consolidation and overconsolidation of cohesive soils are explained. Ground Consolidation (3): Consolidation model and basic equations, and Terzaghi's basic consolidation equations are explained. |
Issues related to ground consolidation | 180minutes |
| 10. | Ground Consolidation (4): The concepts of compaction and consolidation are explained. Ground Consolidation (5): Consolidation time and settlement, calculation of time required for consolidation, and settlement are explained. Ground Consolidation (6): To explain about the consolidation acceleration method and the consolidation acceleration method, a type of ground improvement method. |
Issues related to ground consolidation | 180minutes |
| 11. | Shear in Ground (1): This lecture explains ground failure, ground failure phenomena, as well as ground breaking and ground shear strength. Shear in Ground (2): Stresses in the ground, stress states in the ground, and methods of indicating stresses in the ground are explained. Shear in Ground (3): To explain the concept of Mohr's stress circle, Mohr's stress circle, and the polar method. |
Issues related to ground shear | 180minutes |
| 12. | Shear in Ground (4): Explanation of ground failure criteria and Mohr-Coulomb failure criteria. Shear in Ground (5): To explain shear properties of sandy soils, shear properties of sandy soils and liquefaction mechanism. Shear in Ground (6): Shear properties of cohesive soils, shear properties of cohesive soils and pore water pressure will be explained. |
Issues related to ground shear | 180minutes |
| 13. | Final examinations and summary of the year so far | Preparation for examinations related to the contents of the 8th to 12th sessions | 250minutes |
| 14. | Summary of Geotechnical Engineering 1 | Comprehensive Issues in Geotechnical Engineering 1 | 180minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2730minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
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- Questions may be asked in class or outside of class (in person, at ScombZ, or by e-mail).
- We will accept questions at any time by e-mail.
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | 該当しない |
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- 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
- 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
- 13.CLIMATE ACTION
- 15.LIFE ON LAND
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