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Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Expansive Soil

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and NPTEL via Swayam

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Expansive soil occurs in many parts of the world particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. These soils undergo volumetric changes upon wetting and drying, thereby causing ground heave and settlement problems. Cracking associated with the shrinkage is of concern for embankment and earth-dam stability. This leads to considerable construction defects if not adequately taken care of. Such soils are considered natural hazards and pose challenges to civil engineers.PRE-REQUISITE :NilINDUSTRY SUPPORT :Civil Engineering companies working in the area of infrastructure development and ground improvementINTENDED AUDIENCE :PG students, researchers, design and site engineers

Syllabus

Week 1:Introduction to soil mechanicsWeek 2:Clay mineralogy, ntroduction to Expansive soilsWeek 3:Swelling behavior of expansive soil
Week 4:Swelling-shrinkage characteristics of expansive soilWeek 5:Behaviour of expansive soil
Week 6:Treatment of expansive soil-1Week 7:Treatment of expansive soil-2Week 8:Foundation on expansive soil,Engineering application of expansive soil

Taught by

Prof. Anil Kumar Mishra

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