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Soil Classification and Engineering Properties 21 Topics | 5 Quizzes

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Soil Classification and Engineering Properties

Soil Particle Size Spectrum

Standard Sieve Size

Soil Particle Size Distribution Curves

Soil Gradation Equations

Characterizing Fine-Grained Soil Phase Transitions with Water Content

The Plasticity Chart & Unified Soil Classification for Fine-Grained Soils

Classification of Fine Grained Soil

Example 1 Fine Grained Soil

Example 2 fine grained soil

Example 2 Fine Grained Soil

Classification for Organic Soil

Example of Organic Soil Classification

Classification of Coarse Grained Soils

Example of Coarse Grained Soils

AASHTO Soil Classification System

Example AASHTO Soil Classification System

Rock Quality Designation Parameter

Rock Quality Description Table

Proper Core Measurement for Accurate RQD Calculation

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Phase Relationships in Soil 6 Topics | 2 Quizzes

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Phase Relationships in Soil

Soil Phase Diagram Solids, Water, and Air

Soil Sample Components Volume, Weight & Key Ratios

Laboratory and Field Compaction 15 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Laboratory and Field Compaction

Moisture-Density Relationship for Compaction

Compaction Testing Achieving Optimal Density

Compaction Curves Energy, Density & Moisture Relationships

Calculating Dry Density

Zero Air Voids Theoretical Maximum Dry Density

Relative Compaction Field vs. Lab Density

Relative Density

Compaction and Relative Density Impact on Soil Shear Strength

Economical Field Compaction Optimizing Dry Density & Moisture Content

Statistical Acceptance-Rejection Scheme for Backfill Compaction

Compaction Equipment Selection From Clay to Rock

Practice Problems

Practive Problem

Practce Problem Solution

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Liquefaction Analysis and Seismic Fundamentals 17 Topics

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Liquefaction Analysis and Seismic Fundamentals

Understanding Site Classifications for Seismic Design

Average shear wave velocity

Breaking Down the Design Response Spectrum

Determining S_DS

Determining S_D1

Introduction to Soil Liquefaction

Consequences of Soil Liquefaction

Liquefaction Screening: Seismic hazard levels

Liquefaction Screening: Screening Criteria for Ruling Out Liquefaction Hazard

Liquefaction Resistance Curves for SPT Data

Calculating Cyclic Stress Ratio (CSR) in Liquefaction Analysis

Understanding the Stress Reduction Factor (rd) in Liquefaction Analysis

Magnitude Scaling Factor: Tailoring Liquefaction Resistance for Varying Earthquake Magnitudes

Liquefaction resistance curve for CPT data

Liquefaction resistance curve for shear wave velocity data

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Groundwater Flow and Seepage 17 Topics

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Groundwater Flow and Seepage

Introduction to Darcy’s Law and Groundwater Flow

Approximate Coefficient of Permeability for Various Sands

Laplace’s Equation for Groundwater Flow Beneath Hydraulic Structures

Flow Nets: Visualizing Groundwater with Darcy’s Law

Seepage Through an Embankment Underlaid by an Impermeable Foundation

Gravity Dam on Pervious Foundation of Finite Depth

Seepage Line

Seepage Line Example

Flow Nets for Anisotropic Embankments

Understanding Groundwater Flow Systems

Interpreting the Free Discharge Surface Chart for Gravity Flow

Understanding Single Dewatering Wells in Groundwater Systems

Dewatering methods

Understanding Filter Design in Embankment Engineering

Perforated Pipe

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Lateral Earth Pressure Fundamentals 12 Topics | 2 Quizzes

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Lateral Earth Pressure Fundamentals

Lateral Earth Pressure Types

At-Rest Earth Pressure (K₀) NC & OC Soils

Active and Passive Soil Zones Behind Retaining Walls

Active & Passive Earth Pressure Fundamental Equations

Rankine Earth Pressure Theory for Retaining Walls

Lateral Forces from Soil and Water in Retaining Wall Systems

Cohesive Soil Effects on ActivePassive Earth Pressures

Lateral Pressure Diagrams for Surcharge Loadings

Earth Retention—Anchored Walls 23 Topics

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Ground Anchor Load Test Data-1

Ground Anchor Load Test Data-2

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Shallow Foundations: An Introduction to Bearing Capacity 12 Topics | 2 Quizzes

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Shallow Foundations: An Introduction to Bearing Capacity

Bearing Capacity Failure Modes

Terzaghi’s Bearing Capacity and Key Parameters

Surcharge Components

Soil Bearing Capacity: Cohesive vs. Cohesionless Cases

Real-World Correction Factors in Bearing Capacity Calculations

Eccentrically Loaded Footings: Structural vs. Geotechnical Methods

Practice Problem Eccentrically Loaded Footings

Groundwater Correction Factors in Bearing Capacity

Practice Problem 1

Practice Problems 1: Answer

Practice Problems 2

Practice Problems 2: Answer

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Soil Deformation and Settlement due to consolidation Part 1 7 Topics

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Soil Deformation and Settlement due to Consolidation Part 1

Types of Soil Deformation Collapse, Compaction, Compression, and Consolidation

Understanding the Consolidation Process in Saturated Soils

e–log p The Classic Consolidation Curve

Settlement Equations for Normally Consolidated Soils

Creating virgin field consolidation curve from lab testing

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Soil Deformation and Settlement due to consolidation Part 2 12 Topics | 2 Quizzes

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Soil Deformation and Settlement due to consolidation Part 2

Typical Consolidation Curves for Overconsolidated Soil

Settlement Equations for Overconsolidated Soils

Field Virgin and Reload Consolidation Curves

Correction Factor for Overconsolidated Clay Settlement

Pore Pressure Dissipation in a Double-Drained Clay Layer

Time Factor & Equations for Predicting Soil Consolidation Durations

The Pressure Bulb Effect Under Strip and Square Footings

Simplified 21 Stress Distribution Method

Settlement Due To Compression 7 Topics | 2 Quizzes

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Settlement due to Compression

Introduction to Immediate Settlement

Schmertmann’s Method for Immediate Settlement Calculations

Calculating Settlement of Shallow Spread Footings on Rock and IGMs

Deep Foundations (drilled shafts, driven piles, micropiles, etc.) 18 Topics

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Deep Foundations

Introduction to Driven Piles and Their Applications

How Piles Transfer Load to Soil

Pile Load Transfer Profiles

LRFD: Factored Loads & Resistances for Driven Pile Design

LRFD: Factored Resistance Equation for Driven Pile Design

Nordlund Method Framework

Key Parameters: Kδ

Key Parameters: αt and N’q

α-Method Framework

Adhesion Values in the α-Method for Pile Design in Cohesive Soils

β-Method for Mixed Profiles

API Method

Group Efficiency in Different Soils

Settlement Fundamentals, Equivalent Footing Concept

Cohesionless Soil Methods

Cohesive Soil Methods

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