Course title
H00518753
Soil Mechanics B

 NAMIKAWA Tsutomu
Purpose of class
The purpose of this course is to learn the basic theory of consolidation and shear strength.
Course description
The purpose of this course is to learn the basic theory of Soil mechanics. The consolidation and shear strength are learned in this course. This coures is for the international students belonging to Department of Civil Engineering in Shibaura Institute of Technology.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students understand the soil properties and the theory of effective stress.
  2. Students understand the theory of consolidation
  3. Students understand the method for evaluating the settlement and duration of clay layers by using the theory of consolidation
  4. Students understand the theory for evaluating the shear strength of soil
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Examination Total.
1. 10% 10%
2. 25% 25%
3. 25% 25%
4. 40% 40%
Total. 100% -
Evaluation method and criteria
The score is evaluated from the examination (100%). 60 is the critical score for the pass.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Effective stress Original question 1 300minutes
2. Consolidation(1) Original question 2 300minutes
3. Consolidation(2) Original question 3 298minutes
4. Consolidation(3) Original question 4 300minutes
5. Shear strength of soil (1) Original question 5 300minutes
6. Shear strength of soil (2) Original question 6 300minutes
7. Shear strength of soil (3) Original question 7 300minutes
Total. - - 2098minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Karl Terzaghi : Soil mechanics in Engineering Practics
Prerequisites
This class is for students in SIT. Exchange international students are strongly recommended to take ”Geotechnical Engineering” instead of this class.
日本人学生は土質力学1及び土質力学2の合格を履修条件とします。
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Thursday 15:00-17:00
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
N/A
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable The professor had worked at a construction company for 16 years.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
Last modified : Sat Mar 14 13:52:20 JST 2026