Ground Improvement Techniques Syllabus — Government College of Engine…
Full syllabus, topics and curated resources for Ground Improvement Techniques (Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu).
Ground improvement, densification, grouting, earth reinforcement and soil stabilization techniques
- Subject code: CCE-6802
- University: Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu
- Course: BE (2022 onwards)
- Branch: Civil
- Semester: 8
Ground Improvement Techniques syllabus
Unit 1: Introduction to Ground Improvement and Dewatering
- Role of Ground Improvement in Foundation Engineering
- Factors Affecting Choice of Ground Improvement Techniques
- Geotechnical Problems in Alluvial Soils
- Geotechnical Problems in Lateritic Soils
- Geotechnical Problems in Black Cotton Soils
- Well Point System (Dewatering)
- Shallow and Deep Well System (Dewatering)
- Vacuum Dewatering
- Electro-Osmosis Dewatering
- Chemical and Thermal Methods of Dewatering
Unit 2: In-Situ Densification of Granular and Cohesive Soils
- Mechanical Stabilization (Granular Soils)
- Deep Dynamic Compaction
- Vibro Compaction
- Blasting (Densification Method)
- Concept of Three-Dimensional Consolidation
- Preloading with Sand Drains
- Sand Drain Design and Installation Methods
- Prefabricated Vertical Drains
- Stone Columns
Unit 3: Grouting Techniques
- Introduction to Grouting
- Cementitious Grouts
- Chemical Grouts
- Intrusion Grouting
- Permeation Grouting
- Compaction Grouting
- Jet Grouting
Unit 4: Earth Reinforcement and Geosynthetics
- Concept of Reinforced Earth
- Reinforcing Materials
- Backfill Materials
- Construction of Reinforced Earth Wall
- Stability Analysis of Reinforced Earth Retaining Walls
- Application Areas of Reinforced Earth Structures
- Classification of Geosynthetics
- Functions of Geotextiles - Separators, Reinforcement, Filters and Drainage
- Damage and Durability of Geotextiles
- Natural Geotextiles and their Application
Unit 5: Soil Stabilization Techniques
- Mechanical Stabilization - Soil Aggregate Mixtures
- Properties and Proportioning Techniques (Mechanical Stabilization)
- Soil Aggregate Stabilization, Compaction and Field Compaction Control
- Cement Stabilization - Mechanism, Factors and Properties
- Use of Additives in Cement Stabilization
- Design of Soil-Cement Mixtures and Construction Techniques
- Lime Stabilization - Admixtures, Mechanism and Design of Mixtures
- Bituminous Stabilization - Admixtures, Mechanism and Design of Mixtures