Course title
H00310003
Experiments in Geomaterials

 INAZUMI Shinya

NAMIKAWA Tsutomu
Course description
The Soil Experiments class is designed to provide students with basic theory and practical laboratory techniques in geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics. Soils are very important materials in construction and geotechnical engineering, and an accurate understanding and evaluation of their properties is essential for safe construction projects. This course will focus on the basic methods of performing soil tests and interpreting the results.
Purpose of class
The primary objective of this course is to develop the student's ability to evaluate and understand the physical and mechanical properties of soils by acquiring basic laboratory techniques in geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics.
Goals and objectives
  1. Able to verify and analyze methods of measurement, the meaning and organization of data, and basic theory.
  2. Understand and apply what is used in actual construction sites and complement the content of the lectures.
  3. Submit reports and other documents on time and observe social discipline.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Experimental Report Total.
1. 10% 10%
2. 30% 30%
3. 60% 60%
Total. 100% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Evaluation will be based on attendance at at least 80% of the experiments and practical training.
The grade will be based on the experiment reports and various submissions (100%), with 60 points or more being considered as passing.
A grade of "C" will be given if any of the experimental reports are not submitted, and a grade of "D" will be given if two or more reports are not submitted.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Guidance: Preliminary confirmation of experimental subjects (preliminary study) 60minutes
2. Liquid Limit and Plastic Limit Tests of Soils:
　> Measurement of Liquid Limit and Plastic Limit
　> Preparation of plasticity diagrams 		Preliminary confirmation of experimental subjects (preliminary study) 60minutes
Compilation of experimental data (review) 180minutes
3. Particle Size Tests of Soils:
　> Sieve analysis, sedimentation analysis
　> Particle size additive curves 		Preliminary confirmation of experimental subjects (preliminary study) 60minutes
Compilation of experimental data (review) 180minutes
4. Compaction Test of Soils:
　> Measurement of water content and density
　> Compaction curves
　> Calculation of optimum moisture content and maximum dry density 		Preliminary confirmation of experimental subjects (preliminary study) 60minutes
Compilation of experimental data (review) 180minutes
5. Consolidation Tests of Soils:　　
　> Measurement of consolidation
　> Creation of e-logp curve
　> Calculation of consolidation coefficient 		Preliminary confirmation of experimental subjects (preliminary study) 60minutes
Compilation of experimental data (review) 180minutes
6. Shear Tests of Soils:
　> Measurement of shear displacement and shear stress　　
　> Creation of stress-strain relationships
　> Calculation of cohesion and shear resistance angle 		Preliminary confirmation of experimental subjects (preliminary study) 60minutes
Compilation of experimental data (review) 180minutes
7. Triaxial Compression Test of Soils:
　> Conduct UU test
　> Stress-strain relationship
　> Creation of braid circles at failure
　> Calculation of cohesion and shear resistance angle 		Preliminary confirmation of experimental subjects (preliminary study) 60minutes
Compilation of experimental data (review) 180minutes
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Total. - - 1500minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.)
Textbooks and reference materials
The textbook to be used will be provided at the beginning of the class (guidance).
Prerequisites
Geotechnical Engineering 1, Geotechnical Engineering 2, Geotechnical Mechanics 1, Geotechnical Mechanics 2
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • During each experimental class
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable 企業で活躍中のエンジニアが非常勤講師を担う。
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
  • 15.LIFE ON LAND
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