IIT Bombay Autumn 2015 D N Singh Slide 5
Description: IIT Bombay Autumn 2015 D N Singh Slide 5 PRE-REQUISITES Adequate Concepts of: Soil Mechanics Rock Mechanics, and Geotechnical Engineering Sufficient Exposure to: Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Materials..) Civil and
Related Topics
Download Presentation
"IIT Bombay Autumn 2015 D N Singh Slide 5" is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this website for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
Presentation Transcript
slide1. IIT Bombay Autumn 2015 D N Singh Slide 5 PRE-REQUISITES Adequate Concepts of:
Soil Mechanics
Rock Mechanics, and
Geotechnical Engineering Sufficient Exposure to:
Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Materials..)
Civil and Environmental Engineering An Inquisitive and thoughtful mind Unconventional observations (of the Nature)<br>
slide2. IIT Bombay Autumn 2015 D N Singh Slide 6 REFERENCES Lecture notes and ‘Interaction in the class’
Information available on the Web
Proceedings of the International Conferences/Symposia
International Journals:
Environmental Geotechnics http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/content/serial/envgeo
Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment
http://www.journals.elsevier.com/geomechanics-for-energy-and-the-environment/
ASCE, SSA, ASTM, Canadian Geotechnical Jr.
Books are your best friends
(Environmental Engineering and Geotechnical Engg.)<br>
slide3. References Dixon, J. B. and Weed, S. B., "Minerals in Soil Environments", Soil Science Society of America, 1989.
John F. Rees, “Contaminated Land Treatment Technologies”, Elsevier Applied Science, NY.
Acar, Y. B. and Daniel, D. E., “Geoenvironmental 2000: Characterization, Containment, Remediation & Performance in Environmental Geotechnics, ASCE, NY.
Hari, D. S. and Krishna R. R., “Geoenvironmental Engineering: Site Remediation, Waste Containment, and Emerging Waste Management Technologies, Wiley, USA.
Oweis, I. S. and Khera, R. P., “Geotechnology of Waste Management” 2nd Edition, PSW Publishing Company, USA. IIT Bombay Slide 7 Autumn 2015 D N Singh<br>
slide4. Topics/Syllabus General Principles
Introduction
Nature of Soil and Environment
Soil Technology
Soil-water-air Interaction
Shrinkage
Swelling and Cracking Characteristics of Soil
Hydraulic Conductivity and Mass Transport Phenomena
Thermal and Electrical Properties of Soils
Radiation effects on Soil
Applications IIT Bombay Slide 8 Autumn 2015 D N Singh<br>
slide5. Course Evaluation Interaction during Lectures/Class (20 %)
Home Paper Presentation (30 %)
3 hr. End Semester Exam (50 %) IIT Bombay Autumn 2015 D N Singh Slide 9<br>
Soil Mechanics
Rock Mechanics, and
Geotechnical Engineering Sufficient Exposure to:
Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Materials..)
Civil and Environmental Engineering An Inquisitive and thoughtful mind Unconventional observations (of the Nature)<br>
slide2. IIT Bombay Autumn 2015 D N Singh Slide 6 REFERENCES Lecture notes and ‘Interaction in the class’
Information available on the Web
Proceedings of the International Conferences/Symposia
International Journals:
Environmental Geotechnics http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/content/serial/envgeo
Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment
http://www.journals.elsevier.com/geomechanics-for-energy-and-the-environment/
ASCE, SSA, ASTM, Canadian Geotechnical Jr.
Books are your best friends
(Environmental Engineering and Geotechnical Engg.)<br>
slide3. References Dixon, J. B. and Weed, S. B., "Minerals in Soil Environments", Soil Science Society of America, 1989.
John F. Rees, “Contaminated Land Treatment Technologies”, Elsevier Applied Science, NY.
Acar, Y. B. and Daniel, D. E., “Geoenvironmental 2000: Characterization, Containment, Remediation & Performance in Environmental Geotechnics, ASCE, NY.
Hari, D. S. and Krishna R. R., “Geoenvironmental Engineering: Site Remediation, Waste Containment, and Emerging Waste Management Technologies, Wiley, USA.
Oweis, I. S. and Khera, R. P., “Geotechnology of Waste Management” 2nd Edition, PSW Publishing Company, USA. IIT Bombay Slide 7 Autumn 2015 D N Singh<br>
slide4. Topics/Syllabus General Principles
Introduction
Nature of Soil and Environment
Soil Technology
Soil-water-air Interaction
Shrinkage
Swelling and Cracking Characteristics of Soil
Hydraulic Conductivity and Mass Transport Phenomena
Thermal and Electrical Properties of Soils
Radiation effects on Soil
Applications IIT Bombay Slide 8 Autumn 2015 D N Singh<br>
slide5. Course Evaluation Interaction during Lectures/Class (20 %)
Home Paper Presentation (30 %)
3 hr. End Semester Exam (50 %) IIT Bombay Autumn 2015 D N Singh Slide 9<br>