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Chapter One-Geotechnical Engineering

This document discusses soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. It introduces soil mechanics as the study of physical properties of soil and how soil masses respond to forces. Geotechnical engineering applies soil mechanics principles to foundation design, retaining structures, and earthworks. Examples of geotechnical topics covered include foundations, slope stability, earth retaining structures, seismic analysis, and seepage/groundwater flow.

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Chapter One-Geotechnical Engineering

This document discusses soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. It introduces soil mechanics as the study of physical properties of soil and how soil masses respond to forces. Geotechnical engineering applies soil mechanics principles to foundation design, retaining structures, and earthworks. Examples of geotechnical topics covered include foundations, slope stability, earth retaining structures, seismic analysis, and seepage/groundwater flow.

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Soil Mechanics and Foundations and

Testing properties of materials

Chapter one
Geotechnical Engineering

Dr. Lina Jaber


1.1- Introduction
Soil is used as a construction material in various civil engineering projects, and it supports
structural foundations. Thus, civil engineers must study the properties of soil, such as its
origin, grain-size distribution, ability to drain water, compressibility, shear strength, and
load-bearing capacity.

• Soil mechanics is the branch of science that deals with the study of the physical
properties of soil and the behavior of soil masses subjected to various types of forces.

• Geotechnical engineering includes the application of the principles


of soil mechanics to the design of foundations, retaining structures,
and earth works

1.2 Geotechnical Engineering

One of the most famous examples of problems related


to soil-bearing capacity is the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy.
Recent investigations showed that a weak clay layer exists at
a depth of about 11 m below the ground surface, compression
of which caused the tower to tilt.

Dr. Lina Jaber


1.2.1 Geotechnical engineering uses principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics to:

 Investigate subsurface conditions and materials

 Determine the relevant physical/mechanical and chemical properties of these


materials

 Evaluate stability of natural slopes and man-made soil deposits

 Design structure foundations


1.2.2 Geotechnical engineering covers all forms of soil related problems, some of which are:

 Foundations Engineering (shallow and deep)

 Slope Stability

 Earth Retaining Structures (ret. Walls, anchored pile walls..etc)

 Seepage and Ground Water (dams, water flow, dewatering..etc)

 Seismic analysis (Earthquake Engineering)


Dr. Lina Jaber
Geotechnical Engineering
I- Foundations

Dr. Lina Jaber


Geotechnical Engineering
II-Slope Stability

Dr. Lina Jaber


Geotechnical Engineering
III-Earth Retaining Structures

Dr. Lina Jaber


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Geotechnical Engineering
IV-Earthquake Engineering

Dr. Lina Jaber


Geotechnical Engineering
V-Seepage and Ground Water Flow

Dr. Lina Jaber


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Excavation failure

Dr. Lina Jaber


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Slope stability

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Seepage

Dr. Lina Jaber

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