In this article subject code AI3301 deals with the Principles Of Soil Science And Engineering Syllabus of Anna University B.Tech Agricultural Engineering syllabus, Regulation 2021. This will help you to understand the academic syllabus well in one place.
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Aim of Objectives:
To expose the students to the fundamental knowledge on Soil physical parameters, Permeability – Compaction, Bearing Capacity and types and methods of soil survey and interpretative groupings.
AI3301 – Principles Of Soil Science And Engineering Syllabus
Unit I: Introduction And Soil Physics
Soil – definition – major components –Soil forming minerals and processes – soil profile -Physical properties – texture – density – porosity – consistence – colour – specific gravity – capillary and noncapillary -plasticity. Soil air – soil temperature – soil water – classification of soil water- Movement soil water. Soil colloids – organic and inorganic matter – Ion exchange- pH – Plant nutrient availability
Unit II: Soil Classification And Survey
Soil taxonomy – Soils of Tamil Nadu and India. Soil survey – types and methods of soil survey – Field mapping- mapping units – base maps -preparation of survey reports – concepts and uses Land Capability Classes and subclasses – soil suitability -Problem soils – Reclamation.
Unit III: Phase Relationship And Soil Compaction
Phase relations- Gradation analysis- Atterberg Limits and Indices- Engineering Classification of soil – Soil compaction- factors affecting compaction – field and laboratory methods.
Unit IV: Engineering Properties Of Soil
Shear strength of cohesive and cohesionless – Mohr-Coulomb failure theory- Measurement of shear strength, direct shear, Triaxial and vane shear test- -Permeability- Coefficient of Permeability-Darcy’s law-field and lab methods – Assessment of seepage – Compressibility.
Unit V: Bearing Capacity And Slope Stability
Bearing capacity of soils – Factors affecting Bearing Capacity- Shallow foundations – Terzaghi’s formula – BIS standards – Slope Stability-Analysis of infinite and finite slopes- friction circle method slope protection measures.
Text Books:
- Nyle C. Brady, “The Nature and Properties of Soil”, Macmillan Publishing Company, 10th Edition, New York, 2008.
- Punmia, B.C., “Soil Mechanics and Foundation “Laxmi Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.
References:
- Edward J. Plaster., “Soil Science”, Cengage Learning India Ltd, New Delhi, 2009.
- Arora, K.R. “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, Standard Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, 2007.
- Murthy, V.N.S. “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, UBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, 2007.
- Sehgal, S.B., “Text Book of Soil Mechanics”, CBS Publishers and Distributors New Delhi, 2007.
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