This course will show how to conduct the various types of tests used for soil testing. Each module makes use of compilations of demonstration video to replicate real laboratory tests. It is presented with brief introduction covering the important details of the experiment, the theory and the purpose for which it is to be performed, followed by the detailed explanation of apparatus required and procedure.
The courseware is intended to enhance learning and knowledge retention and includes testing prerequisite knowledge and quizzes to test retention. These should enable students to perform the experiment and compute the results of experiments easily.
1.0 Procedures to carry out the experiment for;
2.0 e Notes
a. Demonstration video
b. Identify the apparatus needed.
c. Practice laboratory works rules and principles.
d. Complies safety awareness and discipline in laboratory.
e. Select the equipment according to the laboratory use.
f. Preparation of laboratory report according to engineering standards.
3.0 Self Assessment for individual assessment
Individual assessment.
4.0 Quiz
Answer the interactive quizzes and get yourself assessed!
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to construct appropriate instrumentation/ measurement/techniques/ models/ simulation in geotechnical engineering using standard procedure and equipment, practices the importance of achieving safety in geotechnical to OSH standard and analyze laboratory results in achieving objective of geotechnical laboratory using engineering report standard.
AASHTO, Manual Series Standard Testing Procedures, USA.
Bujang K. Huat, Ahmad Jusoh dan Shukri Maail (1991), Pengenalan Mekanik Tanah. Kuala Lumpur, DBP.
John T. Germaine and Amy V. Germaine (2009), Geotechnical Laboratory Measurements for Engineers (1st Edition), Wiley.
Meor Othman Hamzah dan Mahyuddin Ramli (1992), Asas Mekanik Tanah (Edisi Awal). Pulau Pinang, USM.
Robert W.Day. (2013), Geotechnical Engineers Portable Handbook (2nd Edition), McGraw-Hill Education.
PWD Malaysia (2013), ATJ 5/85 Manual for The Structural Design of Flexible Pavement. Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
Standard, B. (2010), BS 1377-2: 1990, Methods Of Test For Soils For Civil Engineering Purposes-Part 2: Classification Tests, British Standard Institution.
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