Explain on various theories of stability analysis and their applications to geotechnical engineering problems.
Various construction techniques for underground structures are also explained.
1.Introduction
2.Stability Analysis
3.1)Limit Equilibrium
2)Limit Analysis
3)Slip line method
Application to geotechnical engineering problems
4.Interaction between soil and structure
5.Construction of underground structures
6.Site visit
7.
This course covers various theories of stability analysis in geotechnical engineering and their application to the design of actual structures.Various construction techniques for underground structures will be also explained.
1.
Introduction
2.
Stability Analysis -- Fundamentals
3.
Stability Analysis -- Limit Analysis I
4.
Stability Analysis -- Limit Analysis II
5.
Stability Analysis -- Slip Line Method
6.
Stability Analysis -- Limit Equilibrium
7.
Mid term examination
8. Soil Structure Interactions -- Shallow and Deep excavations
9. Soil Structure Interactions -- Earth Pressures and Retaining structures
10.
Soil Improvement and Reinforcement
11.
Construction of underground structures -- Open excavations
12.
Construction of underground structures -- Shield Tunneling & NATM
13.
Construction of underground structures -- Case studies
14.
Site visits
15.
Final Examination
Handouts on each topic will be provided by lectures.
None
Attendance, Assignments,Examination