M.Tech.

(Civil Engg)
-Soil Mechanics &
Foundation
Engineering

Applied Mechanic Department

S V National Institute of Technology, Surat
M.Tech. (Civil Engg) - SOIL MECHANICS & FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
Course Structure and Scheme of Evaluation (Semester wise) as per AICTE guidelines.

IST SEMESTER
HOURS /
MARKS CREDIT
COURSE WEEK
NAME OF SUBJECT
NO. Theory T/P
L T P Th T/P Total
Int. Ext. Int. Ext
Theory of Elasticity &
AM 601* 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
Plasticity
AM 631 Rock Mechanics 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 633 Foundation Engineering 3 - 2 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 635 Advance soil mechanics 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
* Common with M.Tech. Structural Engineering
** student can opt any one elective subject from the subject mentioned below.

IIND SEMESTER
HOURS /
MARKS CREDIT
COURSE WEEK
NAME OF SUBJECT
NO. Theory T/P
L T P Th T/P Total
Int. Ext. Int. Ext
AM 702* Finite Element Method 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
Design of Earthquake
AM 704* 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
Resistant Structures
Soil Improvement
AM 732 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
Techniques
Soil Dynamic & Machine
AM 734 3 - 2 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
Foundation
* Common with M.Tech. Structural Engineering
** student can opt any one elective subject from the subjects mentioned below.

ELECTIVE SUBJECT**

HOURS /
MARKS CREDIT
COURSE NAME OF WEEK
NO. SUBJECT Theory T/P
L T P Th T/P Total
Int. Ext. Int. Ext
Measurement
Techniques in
AM 637 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
Geotechnical
Engineering
Computer
Application in
AM 639 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
Geotechnical
Engineering
Environmental
AM 736 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
Geotechnology
Foundation in
AM 738 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
Difficult Sub soil
 IIIrd SEMESTER
HOURS /
MARKS CREDIT
COURSE WEEK
NAME OF SUBJECT
NO. Theory T/P
L T P Th T/P Total
Int Ext Int Ext
Seminar / Project
AM 831 0 0 4 - - 50 50 - - 2
Report
AM 840 Dissertation (Prelims) 0 0 16 - - 100 150 - - 8
TOTAL 0 0 20 - - 150 200 - - 10

IVth SEMESTER
HOURS / WEEK MARKS CREDIT
COURSE NO. NAME OF SUBJECT Theory T/P
L T P Th T/P Total
Int Ext Int Ext
AM 840 Dissertation - 0 24 - - 160 240 - - 12
TOTAL - 0 24 - - 160 240 - - 12

TOTAL CREDIT OF THE COURSE = 62

M.Tech. (SMFE) 1st Semester L T P C
AM 601 : Theory of Elasticity & Plasticity 3 1 - 4

Introduction, Forces, stresses and strains (Three dimensional) plane stress and plane strain
problem, Cauchys strain displacement relations, generalized Hook`s law - Navier`s equilibrium
conditions-compatibility- Boundary conditions Belttrami Michell compatibility equations.
(Hours 12)

Airs stress function-Saint Venants principle- boundary value problems in two-dimensional and
three dimensional elasticity Two dimensional stress strain problems in Cartesian co-ordinates.
Solution of simply supported and Cantilever beams by polynomials.
(Hours 10)

Polar Co-ordinates Prandtls theory of torsion-Membrane analogy, Edge Dislocation -

Biharmonic equations-Stresses in circular disc - uniqueness of solution- Betti and Maxwells
reciprocity Theorems-concentrated load action on vortex of wedge (Mitchells Problem)-
concentrated load action on the free surface of a plate (Filaments problem) - stress concentration
due to circular hole in stressed plate (Kirschs problem).
(Hours-10)

Introduction to plasticity plastic behaviour of solids stress / strain diagram for structural solids
yield criteria and flow rules strain hardening plastic analysis of structures unloading from
elastic plastic states.
(Hours 10)

RECOMMEND BOOKS

1. Filonenko M., Theory of Elasticity Borodich Dover Publication, New York, USA, 2000.
2. Timoshenko S P and Goodier J N, Theory of Elasticity, MC Graw Hill Book Co., Inc., New York
, USA, 2004.
3. Venkatraman B & Patel S A., Structural Mechanics with Introduction to Elasticity and Plasticity,
MC Graw Hill Publication, New York, USA, 2006.
4. Volterra E. & Gaines J H, Advanced Strength of Materials, Prentice Hall Publication, New York,
USA, 2000.
5. Wang C T Applied Elasticity Mc Graw Hill Publication, NY, USA , 2000.
M.Tech. (SMFE) 2nd Semester L T P C
AM 631 : Rock Mechanics 3 1 - 4
Revision of physical and structural geology, faults and shear zones - treatment -engineering
classification -need -classification of intact rock and insitu rock masses -insitu state of stress -
mapping of joints.
(Hours-7)

Mechanical properties -intact rock -insitu rock masses.

(Hours-7)

Brittle failure of rock -fracture in compression -rupture criteria for brittle rock
(Hours-7)

Insitu test: need -plate load test -pressure tunnel test -flat jack test - cable jacking test -dynamic
insitu shear test -permeability test
(Hours-7)

Principles of rock stress measurements stresses relief techniques -bore hole deformation meters -
stress meter -photoelastic stress meter -multipoint strain cell -flat jack.
(Hours-7)
Behaviour of rock structures -plasticity and- failure of rock -introduction of analysis of general slip
-rock bolting and grouting.
(Hours-7)

REFERENCES:
1. Stagg K G & Zienkiewicz 0 C, Rock Mechanics in Engineering Practical, John Wiley & Sons,
London, 1969.
2. Goodman R E, Introduction to Rock Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1989.
3. Muller L, Rock Mechanics, Springer -Verlag, New York, 1972
4. Ramamurthy T., Engineering in Rocks for Slopes, Foundation and tunnels, Prentice Hall of India
Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2007.
5. Hudson J A and Harrison J P., Engineering Rock Mechanics An Introduction to the Principles
Elsevier, Oxford, 1997.
M.Tech. (SMFE) 1st Semester L T P C
AM 633 Foundation Engineering 3 - 2 4

Soil Properties and Exploration

(Hours-08)
Soil properties and its applications, Laboratory testing , Soil exploration techniques
comparisons, Sounding tests, Geophysical methods, Sampling, Interpretation of Laboratory &
field Testing.

Introduction Shallow Foundation

(Hours 08)
Soil Investigation Reports study, Bearing capacity of soil, Settlement of Foundations

Machine Foundation
(Hours 08)
Machine foundation Types of machine foundation, General criteria, Theory of vibration, Single
degree freedom system, Soil dynamic parameters, Block type machine foundation (Checking of
resonance and permissible amplitude), vibration isolation techniques

Pile Foundation
(Hours-08)
Pile foundation Types of piles, Factors affecting choice of types of piles, Load carrying capacity
of piles, Pile group, Group efficiency, Lateral resistance of piles, settlement of piles , Negative
skin friction

Special Foundations
(Hours-10)
Classification of Foundation, Special foundations, Raft foundation, types of rafts, Beams on
elastic foundation, Footing subjected to moments, Footing subjected to tension, Geotextiles,
various methods of foundation design, Technological consideration in Geotechnical Engineering.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Bowles J E Foundation Analysis & Design McGraw Hill Inc. New York, 1988.
2. Nayak N V Foundation Design Manual Dhanpatrai & Sons, New Delhi 1985.
3. Das B M Principles of Foundation Engineering PWS Publishing Co., Boston, 1990.
4. Barnes G E Soil Mechanics Principles and Practice MacMillan, 2000.
5. Terzaghi , Peck .and Mesri Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice 1996
M.Tech. (SMFE) 1st Semester L T P C
AM635 : Advanced Soil Mechanics 3 1 - 4

Stresses and displacements in soil: soil as elastic body -concept of effective stress - equations of
equilibrium in soil mass -principal stresses and strains -problems of plane stresses and strains -
stress distribution by Boussenesq, Westerdgards theory Newmarks chart -influence of
anisotropy on stress distribution -applications to geotech problems

(Hours 12)

Shear resistance: stress -strain relationship in soils -failure criteria Mohr Coulombs failure -
shear parameters under different drainage conditions construction - pore pressure in saturated
and unsaturated soils -analytical predictions of pore pwater pressures -stress dilatency theory -
results of plain strain shear tests -forces on shear parameters

(Hours 10)

Mechanics of consolidation: phenomenon of consolidation -Terzaghi's theory of unidimensional

consolidation - methods to determine precompression history -applications to estimate
settlements -introduction of creep and stress relaxation by rheological models.

(Hours 10)

Mechanics of flow through soils: flow through soils -unidimensional - radial and Spherical flow
cases -seepage forces quick sand and piping - flow nets of confined and unconfined flow by
relaxation techniques - phreatic surfaces by conformal mapping -flow net for anisotropic non-
homogeneous soils
(Hours 10)

RECOMMEND BOOKS

1. Scott R F, Principles of Soil Mechanics, Addition Wesley Publishing Co. Inc., 1988.
2. Harr M E, Foundation of Theoretical Soil Mechanics, McGraw Hill Book Co., New York, 1962.
3. Kaniraj S R, Design Aids in Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 1988
4. Terzaghi , Peck .and Mesri Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice 1996
5. Bowles J E Foundation Analysis & Design McGraw Hill Inc. New York, 1988.

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M.Tech. (SMFE) 1st Semester L T P C
AM 637:Measurement Technique in Geotechnical 3 1 - 4
Engg

Introduction -load measurements -pore water pressure measurements - earth pressure

measurements -measurements of ground movements

(Hours 8)

Instrumentation of different structures such as earth dams -foundations, retaining walls, rock
slopes, their recording and processing

(Hours 8)

Consolidation test and its applications to settlement computations

(Hours 8)

Shear test: triaxial shear test -pore pressure & volume change during shear -vane shear test -
measurements of A & B parameters

(Hours 9)

Techniques of field measurements of penetration resistance (Static /Dynamic) plate load test -
resistivity of soil -compression and tensile tests on rock cores

(Hours 9)

RECOMMEND BOOKS
1. Hanna T H, Foundation Instrumentation, Trans Tech Publication, Ohio, 1985
2. Leonard, Foundation Engineering, McGraw Hill Book Co. Inc., New York
3. Dunnicliff J & Gree G E, Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring Field Performance, John
Wiley, 1988
4. Indian Geotechnical Conference: Construction Practices and Instrumentation, Proceeding -1982
5. Bishop A W & Henkel D J., Measurement of soil Properties in the Triaxial Test, Edward Arnold,
London, 1957.
M.Tech. (SMFE) 1st Semester L T P C
AM639 : Computer Applications in Geotechnical 3 1 - 4
Engg

Flow chart & spread sheets applications in a soil laboratory tests Grain size analysis - Shear,
consolidation soil classification - Solution of problems using slope stability softwares - Retaining
structures Earth Pressure
(Hours 8)

Bearing capacity of soils -analytical, empirical, code and experimental approaches -effect of
shape, depth of water table and eccentricity of loading -bearing capacity of saturated clay, clean
sand, silt & non- saturated silty clays comparative study by different methods, solution of bearing
capacity problems using computer programming

(Hours 10)

Settlement computations -permissible total settlement -permissible differential settlement -

computation of initial -primary consolidation for, foundations on clay and sand, solution of
computation of settlement using computer programming

(Hours 8)

Design of spread footings -types of footings -pressure distribution below footings -computer aided
design of RCC footings - design of raft foundation -beams on elastic foundations Solution of
Problems using Softwares Spread footing Pile Foundation - Analysis of anchored wall ,
Behavior of pile under lateral load , Application of GIS

(Hours 10)

Constitutional modeling of Soil.

(Hours 6)

RECOMMEND BOOKS

1. Bowles J E, "Foundation Analysis & Design", McGraw Hill Inc., New York, 1988
2. Das B M, "Principles of Foundation Engineering", PWS Publishing Co., Boston, 1 990
3. Purushottam Raj, "Geotechnical Engineering", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi,
1995
4. Khan Iqbal H "A Text Book of Geotechnical Engineering", Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi, 2005.
5. Kurian N P, Design of Foundation Systems, Narora Publishing House, 1992.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 2nd Semester L T P C
AM 702 : Finite Element Method 3 1 - 4

Concept & Solution procedure for finite element displacement approach.

(Hours -6)
Principles of discretization.
(Hours -6)
Lagragian & Hermitian interpolation functions.
(Hours -6)
Shape function & numerical integration technique.
(Hours -6)
Element properties for one dimensional (bar & beam) element & two dimensional (rectangular,
triangular & isoparametric elements using natural & area coordinate system.

(Hours -6)
Introduction to plate elements shell elements dynamics and vibration buckling Galerkin
method
(Hours -6)
Pre and post processors, Solution Techniques & Software Packages.
(Hours -6)

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1. Cook R. D. et. al. Concept & application of finite element analysis by John Wiley & Sons
Inc.,2003. Singapore, 4th Edition,
rd
2. Logan D L, A first course in the Finite Element Method, 3 Edition, Thomson Asia Pvt Ltdm
Bangalore, 2004.
rd
3. Reddy J N, An Introduction to the Finite Element Method, 3 edition, Tata McGraw Hill Pub.com
Ltd, New Delhi, 2005.
4. Chandrupatla, T. R. & Belegundu, A. D., Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, 3rd
edition, , Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2002.
5. Rao, S. S.,The Finite Element Method in Engineering 4th Edition, Butterworth Heinemann,
Oxford, U. K., 2005.
M.Tech. (SMFE) 2nd Semester L T P C
AM 732 : Soil Improvement Techniques 3 1 - 4

Types of Soil Structure Clay Minerals Characteristics and Construction of mineral groups
soil water

(Hours 6)

Definitions Principles Objectives Field compaction methods suitability of field compaction

methods field compaction controls methods

(Hours 6)

Weak Deposits- Identification-Problems associated with weak deposits- Mitchel chart of

applicability of treatment methods

(Hours 6)

Insitu compaction of cohesion less soil Injection and grouting stabilization of soils Preloading
and sand drains , Prefabricated vertical drain

(Hours 6)

Vibroflotation - Stone column Encased stone column , Stone column design strengthening of
subsoil by stone column installation

(Hours 6)

Earth reinforcement , Geosynthesics , Mechanically stabilized earth wall

(Hours 6)

Ground Water Control Methods Diaphragm techniques well point system

(Hours 6)

RECOMMND BOOKS
1. Koerner R M, Construction and Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering, McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd., 1984
2. Hausmann M.R. Engineering Principles of Ground Modification McGraw Hill Publishing
Company, New York - 1990.
3. Zeevart L, Foundation Engineering for Difficult Subsoil Conditions Van Nostrand Reinheld Co.,
Newyork, 1973.
4. Bell F G, Foundation Engineering in Difficult Ground, Butterworth, 1978.
5. Harr M E, Ground Water & Seepage Mc Graw Hill Publication, 1973.
M.Tech. (SMFE) 2nd Semester L T P C
AM 734 : Soil Dynamics & Machine Foundation 3 - 2 4

Introduction -nature of dynamics loads -free vibrations of spring mass systems -forced vibrations -
viscous damping -principles 0 vibration measuring equipments

(Hours 8)

Dynamic stress -deformation and strength of soils -dynamic bearing capacity and earth pressure -
Effect of transient and pulsating loads - resonant column apparatus -field tests -typical values of
soil constants

(Hours 8)
Liquefaction of soils -factors influencing -liquefaction potential -analysis from standard penetration
data

(Hours 6)
Machine foundations -design criteria -degrees of freedom -foundations for reciprocating machines
-block foundations -elastic half space theory- lumped parameter analog model- foundations for
high speed machinery- dynamic soil structure interaction

(Hours 12)

Vibration isolation -passive and active isolation -use of springs and damping materials -
construction aspects of machine foundations

(Hours 8)

REFERENCES

1. Das B M, Fundamental of Soil Dynamics, Elsevier Scientific Publishing Co., New York, 1983
2. Barkan D D, Dynamics of Bases of Foundations, McGraw Hill Book Co. Inc., New York
3. Srinivashula P & Vaidyanathan C V, Handbook of Machine Foundation, McGraw Hill, 1986
4. Prakash S & Puri V K, Foundations for Machines, McGraw Hill, 1987
5. Srinivasalu., Handbook of Machine Foundations, Mc Graw Hill, 2004.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 2nd Semester L T P C
AM 704 : Design of Earthquake Resistant 3 1 - 4
Structures

Earthquake magnitude and intensity -ground motion -site effects - sensors -design response
spectrum

(Hours 8)

Earthquake analysis -idealization of structures -response spectrum analysis -equivalent force

concepts -torsionally coupled system -effects of soil-structure interaction

(Hours 8)

Earthquake resistant design philosophy -ductility -base isolation -codal provisions -detailing
provisions -review of damage during past earthquake

(Hours 8)

Dynamic properties of soil -liquefaction & ground improvement techniques -examples of

earthquake resistant design of RCC-and steel structures - retrofitting and strengthening of
buildings and other structures

(Hours 10)

Earthquake tips, plate tectonics.

(Hours 8)

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
st
1. Agrawal Pankaj & Shrinkhande Manish, Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures 1
Edition, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2004.
2. Farzand Naeim & Van Nostrand Reinmhold, The Seismic Design, Handbook, New York,
1989
3. Comite Euro, Seismic Design of Concrete Structures, International du Beton (CEO), edited
by Pinto P E Technical Press, 1987
4. Ambrose James & Vergun Dimitry, Design of Lateral Forces, John Wiley & Sons, New York,
1987
5. (a) IS: 1893-2000, Indian Standard Criteria of Practice for Earthquake Resistant Design of
Structures
(b) IS: 4326-1976, Indian Standard Code of Practice for Earthquake Resistant Design and
Construction of Buildings
(c) IS: 13920-1993-, Indian Standard Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Subjected to Seismic Forces -Code of Practice
(d) SP22 -1982 -Explanatory handbook on codes for Earthquake Engineering
M. Tech. (SMFE) 2nd Semester L T P C
AM 736 : Environmental Geotechnology 3 1 - 4

Environmental cycles and their interaction -soil water environment interaction relation to
geotechnical problems -pollution effect on soil behaviour and foundations -effect of bacteria -pore
fluid on soil water behaviour -load factor versus environmental factor -environmental technology
and public concerns

(Hours-10)

Subsurface disposal of refuse -geotechnical considerations -technology and environmental

impacts -load bearing capacity of compacted water fills -settlement of structures on uncompacted
rubbish -criteria for geotechnical construction on sanitary landfills -ground improvement
techniques in land fill areas -leachate contamination -control of gas generator -geomembranes in
solid waste disposal
(Hours-12)

Geotechnical and geohydrological aspects of hazardous waste management -hazardous waste

control and storage system -evaluation of effects of hazardous waste disposal sites upon ground
water aquifers - environmental geotechnical considerations

(Hours-10)

Environmental effects caused by pile driving and their control -dynamic response of soil under
environmental stress -contribution of environmental stress such as hazardous waste -acid rain,
tree cutting etc. to mechanism of landslides -subsidence and sink holes in soils including
dispersive clays -case studies

(Hours-10)

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Oweis I Sand Khera R P, Geotechnology of Waste Management, Butterworth & Co., 1990
2. Oft W R, Environmental Indices: Theory and Practice, Ann Arbor, 1978
M.Tech. (SMFE) 2nd Semester L T P C
AM 738 : Foundation in Difficult Subsoil 3 1 - 4

Weak Deposits- Identification-Problems associated with weak deposits- Mitchel chart of

applicability of treatment methods

(Hours-6)

Introduction role of ground improvement in foundation engineering - drainage techniques -well

point vacuum and electronic methods

(Hours-6)

Insitu densification of soils -dynamic compaction -blasting dynamic consolidation -preloading with
sand drains

(Hours-6)

Stone columns methods of installation vibro-flotation technique -grouting and stabilization -earth
reinforcement geosynthesics
(Hours-6)

Geotechnical aspects of hazardous waste management - hazardous waste management -

environmental geotechnical consideration

(Hours-6)

Foundation on expansive soil -collapsible soil

(Hours-6)

RECOMMEND BOOKS

1. Bell F G, Foundation Engineering in Difficult Ground, Butter Worth, 1978

2. Hausmann M.R. Engineering Principles of Ground Modification McGraw Hill Publishing
Company, New York - 1990.
3. Mandal J. N. Geo-synthetics World Wiley Eastern Limited, 1994.
4. Jones J E P, Earth Reinforcement and Soil Structure, Butter Worth, 1985
5. Koerner R M, Construction and Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering, McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd., 1984
M.Tech. (SMFE) 3rd Semester L T P C
AM 831 : Seminar - - - 2

The candidate is given state of art areas to be explored a specific problem

especially with field / practical applications. Sponsored research areas can also be
investigated. Industry related problems, Codal specification examinations, new areas
of material research, are some of the key features of the seminar.

The candidate will study, complete state of art literature review and present
the same before the jury. The assessment will be done based on the above
mentioned aspects.
M.Tech. (SMFE) 4th Semester L T P C
AM 840 : Dissertation - - - 12

The dissertation topic is covered in two parts. Dissertation Preliminary is

covered during third semester. The work is assigned to the students immediately
after the second semester examination. Thus, the candidate starts working on the
given problem during the summer vacation prior to commencement of third
semester.
The preliminary work involved is related to a state-of-art literature review,
identification of the area and finalization of the specific problem, with clearly defined
title. The presentation of the preliminaries is addressed as the 1st stage seminar of
the proposed dissertation work. The candidate is expected to present the plan of
action and review of the published work related to the area.
After obtaining the approval along with necessary modification from the jury,
the candidate proceeds for the second stage of the dissertation work.
The second stage of dissertation work, which can be termed as the core part
can be carried out at any of the advanced institutions, laboratories, centre-of-
excellence places, with whom prior permission is obtained through MOU. The MOU
can be with the industry, laboratories, and universities, all around the world.