To improve the level of understanding on shear strength of soils, to develop
the engineering skill to properly determine shear strength parameters,
and to apply those to slope stability analysis at Craney Island site.
The course includes sessions of actual laboratory triaxial test.
Textbook and References
Required Textbook:
None
References:
Ladd, C.C.,"Stability Evaluation during Staged Construction" (The 22nd Terzaghi Lecture),
Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 117, No.4, April 1991, pp.537-615.
Grading Policy
The final grade will be based on the following percentages:
attendance at lectures
reading materials, participation on class discussions
homework
term project with presentation
mid-term exam
final exam
15 %
5 %
10 %
20 %
25 %
25 %
Tentative Course Outline
CEE 723/823 Advanced Soil Mechanics
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits
ODU Campus
Fall Session
Today is
Topics
Approx. Week
[1]
Review of Classic Shear Strength Theories
1
[2]
Ladd's Paper
SHANSEP & Precompression Method
ESA versus USA Methods
Strain Compatibility Technique
Time Effect
Anisotropy
Progressive Failure and Strain Compatibility
Field versus Laboratory Strength Parameters
Strength Gain during Stage Construction
4
[3]
Description of the Site (Crane Island)
1
[4]
Field Trip (Craney Island)
1
[5]
Laboratory Triaxial Compression Test
2
[6]
Analysis and Interpretation of Laboratory Test
1
[7]
Slope Stability Analysis
Theories and Actual Computations
2
[8]
Mid-term
1
[9]
Project Presentation and Discussion
1
Total
14
Term Project:
Determination of shear strength parameters of Craney Island clay and
its application to slope stability analysis.
