203557 Geotechnical Engineering Projects Dr. Warakorn Mairaing Associate Professor Civil Engineering Department Kasetsart University, Bangkok Tel: 02-579-2265 2265 Email: mairaing@yahoo.com 1 Course Outlines 1. Introduction to geotechnical engineering projects. 2. Project organizations in local and international levels. 3. Project procedures and managements. 4. Heavy equipments in geotechnical engineering projects. 5. Special construction techniques in geotechnical engineering project. 6. Contract, specification and construction supervision. 7. Dispute and resolution on geotechnical projects. 8. Project case studies on dam, land-reclamation, foundation, cannel, tunnel etc. 9. Self studies and presentations. 10. Field trips to interesting ongoing projects. 2 1
Course Expectation 1. Student should knows the scopes and natures of Geotechnical Engineering. How to prepare himself to be a good geotechnical engineer. 2. Student can compare the differences of the local and international projects in term of project management, individual practices etc.. 3. Student should has the technical reading skill, key points extraction, summary of the reading materials as a report. 4. Student should learn how to make the good technical presentations. (both written and oral) 3 Course Expectation (cont ) 5. Student should know the principles of heavy equipments in geotechnical engineering projects. 6. Student should get the principles of special geotechnical projects given in the class and during the field trips. 7. Student should learn the type of contracts, the good specification writing and construction supervision attitudes. 8. Student can identify the problems concerned and approach methodology in Geotechnical Projects. 4 2
Course Expectation (cont ) 9. Student should knows the types of dispute and resolution processes on geotechnical projects. 10. Student should understand the roles of APEC Engineer, local society and international societies in Geotechnical Engineering. 11. Student should learn how to work independently and as a team to solve the problems. 12. Student should know what is the good geotechnical engineering practices. 5 Course management and Evaluation Introductory lectures. Group assignments. Individual case studies and presentations. Field trip report and discussion. Literature searches and reports. 1. Three oral presentations 60% 2. Assignments 10% 3. Field trip report 10% 4. Final Examination 20% 6 3
Term Reports and Presentations 1. First Presentation (20%) From selected one technical paper (20-30 pages) of your own interesting, read it through carefully, grasp the important points. Write the report on main points extracted from the paper. Approximately 10-20 pages Make an oral presentation the contents in your report by Power Point 15-20 frames Answer the questions from the class, make the relevant comments or discussion. 7 Term Reports and Presentations 2. Second Presentation (20%) From selected one thesis or technical report of your own interesting, read it through carefully, grasp the important points. Write the report on main points extracted from the paper. Not more than 40 pages Make an oral presentation the contents in your report by Power Point not more than 30 frames Answer the questions from the class, make the relevant comments or discussion. 8 4
Term Reports and Presentations 3. Third Presentation (20%) From selected several technical reports or theses of your own interesting one topic, read all through carefully, organize the material into easily understand sequences. Write the report from those papers. Not more than 50 pages Make an oral presentation the contents in your report by Power Point not more than 30 frames Answer the questions from the class, make the relevant comments or discussion. 9 Course references 1. Caterpillar Inc.(1987), Caterpillar Performance Handbook,edition 18, Peoria, Illinois, USA. 2. Komatsu Ltd.,(1990), Specifications and Application Handbook, edition 13, Tokyo, Japan. 3. Nichols, H.L.,(1955), Moving the Earth, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New York. 4. Yokota, H., Construction Machines and Equipments, Ministry of Construction, Japan. 5. Rosen, H.J., (1981), Construction Specification Writing, 2 Edition, John Wiley and Sons 6. Peurifoy,, R.L.,(1979), Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New York. 7. Herbich,, J.B.,(1992), Handbook of Dredging Engineering, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New York. 8. Paul D.B. and et.al.,., (1992), Slurry Walls: Design, Construction, and Quality Control, ASTM Publication STP 1129. 10 5
Work Done / Work Necessary Philosophy of Geotechnical Engineering Development (+) 1.0 (-) Technicians I. Primitive Models Theses Research Experts / Researchers Towards Balanced Design A Terzaghi or A Muller II. Complex Models Perturbation caused by a failure Engineers Theorists Shy of Reality III. Simple Models (Adapted from Duddeck,, 1981) 11 Time Solving Geotechnical Problems by Lambe s Model SOIL MECHNICS: -Stress-strain properties. -Theoretical analyses for soil mass. GEOLOGY, EXPLORATION: -Composition of actual soil mass. EXPERIENCES: -Precedents what designs have worked well under what conditions. ECONOMICS: + Engineering Judgement. SOLUTIONS to Soil Engineering Problems 12 6
Learning Methods Learning by doing: Trial and error process. Slow and realize by themselves. Practical more than theoretical approach. Learning by training: Knowledge is transferred by more experienced persons. (mostly informal ways) Combine theoretical with practical approach. Learning by studying Knowledge is transferred by teacher or lecturer on the formal ways. Formal learning evaluation processes. Learning by en-lightening 13 Burland s Soil Mechanics Triangle Ground profile Site Investigation Empiricism Soil Behaviour Applied Mechanics Experiment, testing, field measurement Ideal Modelling Analysis 14 7
Post Graduate Study in Geotechnical Engineering in Thailand Thesis Option (research only without course works) Ph.D. M.Eng.. + Ph.D. Thesis Option (course works + thesis) Ph.D. M.Eng. Non-Thesis Option (course works only) M.Eng.. (Infrastructures Engineering and Management) 15 Career paths for Geotechnical Engineers Ph.D. (Geotechnical Engineering) Policy maker Administrator Business owner M.Eng. (Geotechnical Engineering) B.Eng. (Civil Engineering) Lecturer Researcher Consultant Project Promoter Planning and Investigation Designer Construction Supervision Field Engineer Operation and Maintenance 16 8
Interesting Area for Geotechnical Engineers in Thailand Geo-environmental environmental Engineering Coastal Geotechnical Engineering Soft Soil Tunneling Geotechnical Database and GIS Special Investigation and Field Testing Geotechnical Instrumentation Laboratory Equipment Development Probabilistic and Risk Analysis in G.E. Bio-geotechnical Engineering International Geotechnical A General B - Geological and environmental aspects C - Site investigations D - Soil properties: Laboratory and in-situ determinations E - Analysis of soil engineering problem: Laboratory and in-situ determinations F - Rock properties G - Analysis of rock-engineering problems H - Design, construction and behaviour of engineering works K - Construction methods and equipment M - Materials of construction O - Environmental aspects P - Energy aspects S - Snow and ice mechanics and engineering T - Related disiplines 9
International Geotechnical A - General A01 - Geotechnical engineering scope A02 - Historical aspects A03 - Information services and literature classification A04 - Textbooks, handbooks and periodicals A05 Terminology A06 - Companies, institutes and laboratories A07 - Societies, meetings and international cooperation A08 - Professional ethics, legal requirements, code of practice and standardization A09 Education A10 - Research activities International Geotechnical B - Geological and environmental aspects B00 General B01 - Formation of soils and rocks B02 - Hydrogeological aspects B03 - Mass movements and land subsidence B04 - Seismic activity and crustal movements B05 - Climatic conditions B06 - Submarine geological aspects B07 - Structural geology B08 - Extraterrestrial soil and rock conditions B09 - Geomorphological aspects and terrain classification B10 - Mineralogical aspects B11 - Description of regional soil and rock conditions B12 - Other environmental aspects 10
International Geotechnical C - Site investigations Equipment and techniques of exploration, prospection,, sampling and field testing of soils and rocks. Presentation of results. C00 General C01 - Airphoto surveys and remote sensing C02 - Geophysical surveys C03 - Probings (Soundings) C04 - Visual exploration techniques C05 - Boring techniques and equipment C06 Sampling C07 - Measurement of field conditions C08 - Field testing C09 - Presentation of results C10 - Underwater site investigations 21 International Geotechnical D - Soil properties: Laboratory and in-situ determination Concepts, theories, methods of determination, equipment and results lts. D00 General D01 - Classification and description of soils D02 - Physico-chemical chemical properties D03 - Composition, structure, density and water contents D04 - Hydraulic properties D05 - Compressibility and swelling D06 - Shear-deformation and strength properties D07 - Dynamic properties D08 - Thermal properties D09 Compactibility D10 - Properies of soil-additive mixtures 11
International Geotechnical E - Analysis of soil-engineering problems Theoretical, empirical, and practical methods of analysis. E00 General E01 - Stress analysis E02 - Deformation and settlement problems E03 - Bearing capacity of shallow foundations E04 - Bearing capacity of piles and other deep foundations E05 - Earth pressure problemse06 - Stability of slopes and excavations E07 - Seepage and other hydraulic problems E08 - Dynamic problems E09 - Frost action and heat transfer problems E10 - Analysis of layered systems and pavements behaviour E11 - Soil-vehicle and soil-tool interaction E12 - Soil-structure interaction E13 - Mathematica๖ methods, computer analysis E14 - Model test analysis International Geotechnical F - Rock properties: Laboratory and in-situ determination Concepts, theories, methods of determination, equipment and results lts. F00 General F01 - Classification and description of rocks and rock masses F02 - Physico-chemical chemical properties F03 - Composition, structure, density and structural features F04 - Hydraulic properties F05 - Compressibility and swelling F06 - Shear-deformation and strength properties F07 - Dynamic properties F08 - Thermal properties 12
International Geotechnical G - Analysis of rock-engineering problems Theoretical, empirical, and practical methods of analysis. G00 General G01 - Stress analysis G02 - Deformation and displacements problems G03 - Bearing capacity of rock masses G04 - G05 - Rock pressure on tunnels and underground openings G06 - Stability of rock slopes and open excavations G07 - Seepage and other hydraulic problems G08 - Dynamic problems G09 - Frost action and heat transfer problems G10-G11 11 G12 - Rock-structure interaction G13 - Mathematical methods and computer analysis G14 - Model test analysis International Geotechnical H - Design, construction and behaviour of engineering works Descriptions and case records of engineering works. H00 General H01 - Foundations of structures H02 - Retaining structures and cut-off walls H03 - Offshore structures H04 - Dams and reservoirs H05 - Tunnels and underground openings H06 - Roads, railroads and airfields H07 - Harbours, canals and coastal engineering works H08 - Conduits and culverts H09 - Slopes and unsupported excavations H10 - Land use H11 - Waste disposal 13
International Geotechnical K - Construction methods and equipment K00 General K01 - Drainage methods K02 - Sealing and grouting processes K03 - Preloading and soil replacement K04 - Earthworks and rock excavation, processing and transportation K05 - Compaction processes K06 - Soil stabilization and erosion control K07 - Piles and pile driving K08 - Construction of caissons and deep piers K09 - Construction methods for shallow foundations K10 - Slurry-assisted construction of foundations and cut-off walls K11 - Support of soil and rock K12 - Offshore construction K13 - Protection measures against frost K14 - Measures for improving deformation and stability conditions. reconstruction of - foundations International Geotechnical M - Materials of construction M00 General M01 - SteelM02 Wood M03 - Bituminous materials M04 - Plastics and similiar materials M05 - Cement and chemicals M06 Concrete M07 - Paints and coatings M08 - Construction elements O - Environmental aspects O01 Characterisation O02 Leaching O03 Disposal O04 - Utilization of waste products O05 Radon O06 - Environmental impact 14
International Geotechnical P - Energy aspects P01 - Thermal properties P02 - Ground heat exchange P03 - Ground store P04 - Pit store P05 - Aquifer store S - Snow and ice mechanics and engineering S00 General S01 - Snow and ice cover S02 - Properties of snow and ice S03 - Snow and ice engineering 29 International Geotechnical T - Related disiplines T00 General T02 Geosciences T04 - Meterorology and climatology T05 Biosciences T07 - Mining engineering and ore T08 - Mechanical engineering T09 - Electrical engineering T11 - Military and naval engineering T01 - Pure sciences T03 - Agriculture and pedology T06 - Civil engineering ore prospecting T10 - Ocean engineering T12 - Instrumentation and measuring techniques T13 - Library science T14 - Environmental problems and nature conservation T15 - Oil prospecting 30 15
ASSIGNMENT No.1 ASSIGNMENT No.1 1. Each student choose one of your own topic on International Geotechnical from B to O, explain the contents related to that topic in details. ( you can use internet to get those informations) 2. Pre-select your topic for the first presentation. 3. Review, how to make the Power Point Presentation interesting including the tips and suggestions from the internet. 31 16