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Introduction to GeotechnicalIntroduction to Geotechnical Engineering (CE 281)Engineering (CE 281)

Associate Professor of Environmental Eng.Civil Engineering DepartmentEngineering CollegeAlmajma’ah Universitys.mohamed@mu.edu.sahttp://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/SaMeH

2012

Dr. Sameh Saadeldin Ahmed

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The aim of this course is to acquire the student the basics of general geology including the earth sciences, minerals, rocks and their physical, chemical and mechanical properties.Other goals, involves: provide the students with different applications Engineering Geology in the field of Civil Engineering, such as, tunnels, foundations, groundwater, earthquake, and others structures. This will be achieved through understanding the geological structures, mechanical properties of rocks and reading, and understanding geological maps.

Course GoalsCourse Goals

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Provide the student with the rule of geotechnical engineering in different civil engineering works, in addition to acquire him skills in the following main topics:• understand important information about Earth sciences. •distinguish between the different types of minerals and rocks.• point out the desired natural materials for the construction purposes according to the geotechnical properties of rocks.• study the mechanical properties of construction and ornamental stones.

ObjectivesObjectives

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• appreciate the geological conditions of tunnels, foundation, dams’ sites and the groundwater wells.

• At the end of the course, the student will be able to read and understand simple geological maps.

ObjectivesObjectives

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Part I: 1- Definition of Earth Sciences2- Minerals3- Rocks 4- Structural Geology

5 -Earthquakes6 -Groundwater

Part II:1- Mechanical Properties of Rocks2- Tunnels3- Foundations and Engineering

Applications

Course TopicsCourse Topics

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1. Students are required to attend lectures in regular base.

2.Students are asked to revise in advance the contents of the

course.

3.Participating in the discussions, prepare reports, give at least one seminar, and do all homework‘s. Consulting the course teacher at any time during the office hours.

Student's dutiesStudent's duties

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Contents (week by week)Contents (week by week)

Week Subject Content

1st

week

Definition of Earth

Sciences

1. Geochemistry2. Geophysics3. Dynamic Geology4. Historical Geology5. Applied Geology

Importance of earth sciences

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Contents (week by week)Contents (week by week)

Week Subject Content

2nd

week Minerals

Minerals

• Introduction• Mineral composition of rocks• difference between mineral and rock• Minerals groups

3rd

week

• Physical Properties of Minerals• Chemical Properties of Minerals• Minerals forming rocks

Report 1: Minerals

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Contents (week by week)Contents (week by week)

Week Subject Content

4th

week Rocks

• Introduction• Igneous Rocks• Sedimentary Rocks• Metamorphic Rocks• Physical Properties of Rocks

Report 2: Rocks

5th

week

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Contents (week by week)Contents (week by week)

Week Subject Content

6th

week

ConstructioConstruction, n,

Ornamental Ornamental and and

Pavement Pavement RocksRocks

• Construction materials•Ornamental stones• Pavement Rocks

Report 3: Pavement rocks in KSA

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Contents (week by week)Contents (week by week)

Week Subject Content

7th

week Geological Geological StructuresStructures

• Primary StructuresPrimary Structures• Secondary StructuresSecondary Structures

FoldsFaultsJointsCleavages

Geological structures and Geological structures and Civil engineering worksCivil engineering works

8th

week

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The exam will take place on:

• Sunday (25/4/1433) from

10:30 to 12:30

•Total marks for this exam is : 15 marks

1st mid term exam1st mid term exam

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Contents (week by week)Contents (week by week)

Week Subject Content

9th

week

EarthquakeEarthquakess

• Causes of Earthquakes• Distribution of Earthquakes • Types of Waves • Focus• Epicentre• Size of Earthquakes • Constitution of the Earth

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Contents (week by week)Contents (week by week)

Week Subject Content

10th

week

GroundwateGroundwaterr

• Sources of Groundwater• Water cycle• Groundwater movement • Water table

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Contents (week by week)Contents (week by week)

Week Subject Content

11th

week

GroundwaterGroundwater • Springs• Groundwater wells• Groundwater contamination

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Contents (week by week)Contents (week by week)

Week Subject Content

12th

week

Tunnels

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• The exam will take place on (24/6/1433).

• A note will be send to remind the students one week in advance.

•Total marks for this exam is : 15 marks

2nd mid term exam2nd mid term exam

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Contents (week by week)Contents (week by week)

Week Subject Content

13th

week

Soil Mechanics

• This part will be covered by Prof. Sharad

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Contents (week by week)Contents (week by week)

Week Subject Content

14th

week

Foundations • This part will be covered by Prof. Sharad

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Grading PolicyGrading PolicyGrading

Component Marks Exam Date

Mid Exam (1) 15% 25/4/1433

Mid Exam (2) 15% To be announced

Reports 10%

QuizzesAssignments, HWs

10%10%

Final exam 40%

Total 100%

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Textbook:Goodman, R., "Engineering Geology", John Wiley &

Sons, 1993.

References:Bangar, K.M., "Principles of Engineering Geology",

Standard Publishers, Distribution, New Delhi, 1997.Singh Parbin, “A Text Book of Engineering and

General Geology”, (Latest edition).

Textbook and ReferencesTextbook and References