B.E. Civil Engineering:Ground Improvement
Bachelor
In Patiala
Price on request
Description
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Type
Bachelor
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Location
Patiala
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Duration
4 Years
Facilities
Location
Start date
Patiala
(Punjab)
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Thapar University P.O Box 32, 147004
Start date
On request
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Course programme
First Year: Semester-I
Mathematics I
Engineering graphics
Computer Programming
Physics
Solid Mechanics
Communication Skills
First Year: Semester-II
Mathematics II
Manufacturing Process
Chemistry
Electrical and Electronic Science
Thermodynamics
Organizational Behavior
Second Year- Semester - I
Numerical and Statistical Methods
Fluid Mechanics
Measurement Science and Techniques
Building Materials and Construction
Structural Analysis
Engineering Economics
Environmental Studies
Second Year- Semester – II
Optimisation Techniques
Material Science and Engineering
Power Generation and Economics
Surveying
Architecture and Building Drawings
Reinforced Concrete Design
Human Values, Ethics and IPR
Third Year- Semester – I
Hydrology and Ground Water
Soil Mechanics
Water Supply Engineering
Advanced Structural Analysis
Steel Structural Design
Transportation Engineering-I
Survey Camp (4 weeks- after second year during summer vacations
Third Year- Semester – II
Foundation Engineering
Hydraulic Engineering
Project Planning and Estimation
Sewerage and Sewage Treatment
Transportation Engineering-II
Advanced Structural Design
Fourth Year- Semester – I
Project Semester
Computer Application in Civil Engineering
Project
Industrial Training
Fourth Year- Semester – II
Total Quality Management
Elements of Earthquake Engineering
Ground Improvement
Introduction to different methods of ground improvement and its importance. Mechanical method of ground improvement, Ruthfuch method; methods based on PI. Ground Freezing, methods, Hydrogeology of frozen soils, strength and behaviour of frozen soils.
Ground heating, effect on soil properties, methods.
Drainage Techniques, filter drains, sand drains, sandwicks & band drains, lime columns. Electro-osmosis and Electrochemical stabilization.
Compaction & consolidation techniques viz. pre-compression, compaction piles, vibro-compaction (Vibro-floation, Terra-probe, vibro-replacement, concrete columns & vibro-displacement)
Dynamic compaction, explosive compaction.
Soil Reinforcement, load transfer mechanism, strength development, anchored earth. In-situ reinforcement techniques viz soil nailing, reticuled micropiles, soil dowels and anchors.
Grouts, properties, penetration, clay, cement clay, cement, clay-chemical, chemical and Bituminous grouts, grouting methods viz penetration, claquage, compaction & jet.
Reinforced earth: Introduction, Mechanism of reinforced types of reinforcement strength characteristics. Design of reinforced earth retaining walls, abutments, earth slopes. Exclusion techniques viz. sheet piles, contiguous bored piles, secant piles, slurry trenches.
Diaphragm walls: Design of stone columns.
B.E. Civil Engineering:Ground Improvement
Price on request