Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Examine and relate the significance of moisture content in a soil and describe the soil property changes as moisture content varies |
LO2 |
Evaluate exacvated soil to improve project sustainability in accordance with the BS/Eurocode 7 Classification Systems, having a basic knowledge of technical report writing and appreciation of the the importance of moisture content |
LO3 |
have a basic knowledge of site investigation stages and techniques; |
LO4 |
undertake Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment for the laboratory tests undertaken in this module and demonstrate competence in undertaking these tests |
LO5 |
demonstrate a knowledge of the requirements, duties, responsibilities and competencies associated with SAFE PASS and also for a variety of design and construction activities so as comply with the competencies required by the QQI Manual Handling and Ergonomic Certificate. |
Indicative Content |
(1) Introduction To Soils Technology
(a) Geological formation of soil and rock - Rock cycle.
(b) Clay and silt minerals.
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(2) Site Investigation
(a) Aims and objectives
(b) Desk study
(c) Site reconnaissance
(d) Ground investigation
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(3) Classification Of Soils
(a) Moisture content
(b) Atterberg limits
(c) Particle size analysis - wet sieve analysis
(d) Particle size analysis - sedimentation
(e) Particle density
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(4) Strength Of Soil
(a) Shear strength theory
(b) Direct shear test - shear box
(c) Quick undrained triaxial test
(d) Field testing - vane test
(e) California Bearing Ratio
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(5) Sustainability and Re-use of Soil
(a) Optimum Moisture Content
(b) Dry density / moisture content test
(c) Measurement of in-situ density
(D) Converting waste soil and rock into engineered material to increase project sustainability
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Typical Laboratory Experiments
(a) Soil sampling & sub-sampling
(b) Classification of a soil
(c) Measurement of Optimum Moisture Content
(d) Measurement of California Bearing Ratio
(e) Measurement of shear strength parameters using shear box
(f) Measurement of shear strength parameters using triaxial apparatus
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Self-Assessment
Students assess own H&S assessments
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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David Norbury. (2016), Soil and Rock Description in Engineering Practice, 1. Gomer Press, UK, [ISBN: 978-1844995].
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Ian Smith. (2009), Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics, 7. Blackwell, UK, [ISBN: 9781405133701].
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Peter L. Berry and David Reid. An Introduction to Soil Mechanics, London ; McGraw-Hill, c1987., [ISBN: 0070841640].
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BSI. (2015), BS 5930. Code of Practice for Ground Investigation.
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BSI. (1990), BS 1377. Parts 1-9.
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EN, IS. Eurocode 7 Parts 1 & 2.
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National Roads Authority, Ireland. (2013), Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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This module does not have any other resources |
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