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California State University, Northridge

Department of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics


CE426L: Soil Mechanics Lab
FALL 2023

Course Time Location


CE426L W: 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm JD 1117

Instructor: Raymond Haddad, M.Sc., P.E., G.E., FELLOW. ASCE


Office: JD1117
Tel: (818) 677-2166
Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: M & T: 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm, SAT: 8:00 am to 9:00 am, and by appointment in person
and via Zoom (please contact me via email to schedule an appointment)

Catalog Description:

Lab experiment to be performed to obtain data to determine soil physical properties. (Design units: 1)

Course Corequisite: CE426 – Soil mechanics

Textbook: Soil Mechanics Lab Manual, 2nd Edition, 2011


Michael Kalinski
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., ISBN: 978-0-470-55683-2
Course Objectives:

There are two basic objectives in this course:


1. Introduction of soil properties.
2. Soil modification effect on native soils.

Student Learning Outcomes:

(1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles
of engineering, science, and mathematics.
(3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
(4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and
make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solution in global
economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
(6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and
use engineering judgement to draw conclusion.
Program Educational Objectives:

1. Graduates will be able to apply basic mathematics, science, and engineering principles to the
solution of problems.
2. Graduates will be able to solve practical engineering problems.

Topics Covered:

Student Program
Text Course
Topics Covered Learning Educational
Chapters Objectives
Outcomes Objectives
1. 2 samples collection (field work), one
fine grained soil sample and one coarse - 1,2 1,3 1,2
grained sample
2. Measurement of Moisture Content 2 1,2 1,3 1,2
3. Measurement of Specific Gravity 3 1,2 1,3 1,2
4. Measurement of Liquid Limit only 4 1,2 1,3,4,6 1,2
5. Measurement of Plastic Limit only 4 1,2 1,3,4,6 1,2
6. Analysis of Grain Size Distribution 5 1,2 1,3,4,6 1,2
(coarse grained soil, sieve analysis)
7. Analysis of Grain Size Distribution 5 1,2 1,3,4,6 1,2
(fine grained soil, hydrometer analysis)
8. Hydraulic Conductivity of Granular 10 1,2 1,3,4,6 1,2
Soils
9. One-Dimension Consolidation Test 11 1,2 1,3,4,6 1,2
10. Direct Shear Test 12 1,2 1,3,4,6 1,2

Students with Disabilities:

Any students with disabilities or other special needs and who need special accommodations in this
course, are invited to share these concerns or requests with the instructor as soon as possible.

Academic Dishonesty:

All work in this course must be completed in a manner consistent with Section 41301, Title 5,
California Code of Regulations, as published in the University Catalog.

Homework Assignments, Exams, and General Policies

a. All work should be done on engineering paper in pencil unless it is a computer printout.
b. Work done in an unprofessional manner will not be graded.
c. The final exam is open book (lab manual only).
d. Attendance at all classes is expected. For known absences, students should make prior
arrangements with the instructor to make up tests. Make-up tests and experiments will be allowed
for only exceptional circumstances and proven medical emergencies.
e. When you have a question or comment, please raise your hand first as a courtesy to your
classmates and the professor. Remember, your questions are NOT an imposition – they are
welcome.
f. Cell phone must be turned off before the start of class. If a call has to be answered, student must
go out of classroom without disruption. The use of any electronic device is prohibited and will
result in failing the class.
g. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
h. Any cheating and/or identical solutions will result in failing the class.

Grading Policies: Grading scale is tentative and subject to change

The plus/minus grading system will be used and work will be evaluated as follows:
Attendance & Participation 50%
Lab Reports* 50%

* One lab report per group, lab report shall include the raw data collected in class and computer
printout from excel sheets, and a summary of the lab testing procedure (clear steps). The lab report
is due by the next class meeting via email.

Grades distribution is tentative and subject to change

Grading Scale: Grading scale is tentative and subject to change

92 100 A
89 92 A-
86 89 B+
83 86 B
80 83 B-
77 80 C+
74 77 C
71 74 C-
68 71 D
0 68 F

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