OUTCOMES-BASED TEACHING-LEARNING SYLLABUS

CEng 143 Geotechnical Engineering 2

1ST Semester AY 2020-2021

I. UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

1. Vision of the University

A globally competitive university for science, technology, and environmental

conservation.

2. Mission of the University

a. Development of a highly competitive human resource;

b. cutting-edge scientific knowledge; and
c. innovative technologies for sustainable communities and environment.

3. Quality Policy Statement

In adherence to the University’s Vision and Mission, we at the Visayas state

University commit to:

a. Produce highly competent, quality, and world class manpower in science and
technology (S&T), especially for agriculture, environmental management, and
industry, who are proficient in communication skills, critical thinking, and analytical
abilities;
b. Generate and disseminate relevant knowledge and technology that lead to
improved productivity, profitability, and sustainability in agriculture, environment,
and industry; and
c. Satisfy the needs of industry, the community, and government sector, who are in
need of quality graduates and technology ready for commercialization through the
establishment, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a Quality
Management System, which is aligned with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015.

It shall be the policy of the university that the quality policies and procedures are
communicated to and understood by all faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders
and shall be continually improved for their relevance and effectiveness.

4. Goals of the College of Engineering

a) Produce globally competent engineering graduates by providing students with

excellent instruction through updated curriculum; functional and state-of-the art
facilities; and qualified, well-trained, and dedicated faculty and staff;
b) Generate new and advance knowledge and technology in engineering and allied
sciences through the conduct of relevant researches that can contribute towards
sustainable development, climate change mitigation, food security, and advance
knowledge in engineering sciences; and
c) Engage in relevant need-based community/stakeholder-projects that can make the
Philippines and even the world a better place to live in.

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5. Objectives of the Department of Civil Engineering

a. Develop a strong and dynamic faculty and staff of the department

b. Offer excellent and relevant undergraduate and graduate programs;
c. Generate appropriate knowledge and technologies relevant to the
conservation, management, and utilization of available resources;
d. Establish and sustain dynamic linkages with private sector for the promotion
of instruction, research, and extension programs of the department; and
e. Provide engineering and technology expertise to relevant sectors in the
country and in other countries.

II. PROGRAM INFORMATION

1. Name of the Program Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

2. CHED CMO Reference CMO No. 29, s. 2007
3. BOR Approval BOR Resolution No., s. 2008

4. Program Educational Objectives and Relationship to Institution Mission

Mission
Program Educational Objectives
a b c
1. Provide leadership in planning, implementing, and monitoring engineering √ √ √
projects and programs
2. Occupy supervisory positions in private and public organizations; locally and √ √ √
internationally
3. Own and manage engineering-related firms and corporations √ √ √
4. Pursue advanced studies in engineering and emerging fields √ √ √
5. Occupy responsible positions in engineering education. √ √ √

III. COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE SYLLABUS
1. Course Code CEng 143
2. Course Title Geotechnical Engineering 2
3. Pre-requisite CEng 136 (Geotechnical Engineering 1)
4. Co-requisite none
5. Credit 4 units
6. Semester Offered 1st Semester
7. Number of hours 6 hours a week (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory)
8. Course Description Structural foundations. Shallow and deep foundations. Analysis and
design of footings, mats, piers and piles, and related fill and excavation
operations. Consolidation settlement, time rate of settlement, stress
distribution, elastic (immediate) settlement, load bearing capacity; methods
to reduce settlements and increase shear strength; the selection of a
foundation system

9. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

Program Educational Objectives
Program Outcomes (POs)
1 2 3 4 5
Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve
a √ √ √ √ √
complex civil engineering problems;
Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
b
interpret data;
Design a system, component, or process to meet desired
c needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with
standards;
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d Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;

e Identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems;
f Apply professional and ethical responsibility;
Communicate effectively civil engineering activities with the
g
engineering community and with society at large;
Relate the impact of civil engineering solutions in global,
h √ √ √ √ √
economic, environmental and societal context;
i Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning √ √ √ √ √
j Relate to contemporary issues
Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
k √ √ √ √ √
necessary for civil engineering practice
Apply civil engineering and management principles as a
l member and leader of a team, and to manage projects in a
multidisciplinary environment
m Recognize at least one specialized field of civil engineering √ √ √ √ √

10. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Program Outcomes (POs)

Program Outcomes Code
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
Program Outcomes (PO) addressed
D D E D D E
by the course
Program Outcomes addressed by Program Outcomes Code
the Course Outcomes:
After completing this course, the
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
student must be able to perform
the following COs:
CO 1:
Explain the principles of soil E E E
compressibility as applied to
different types of soil profiles.
CO 2:
Explain the stresses acting on soil D D E D
and solve the stresses of soil
CO 3:
Analyze the effects of vertical and
horizontal stresses of soil on the D I
structure that is to be constructed at
a depth below the ground surface.
CO 4:
Calculate the magnitude of the
lateral earth pressure that can be D D D E
produced on soil using the Rankine
and Coulomb’s theories.
CO 5:
Apply different methods of analysis
and design of the foundation D I
components of structures

CO 6:
Design various types of reinforced
concrete footings of the structures to D D D E
be erected at specific locations

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11. OBTL Course Content and Plan

Topics Teaching and Learning
Learning Outcomes Assessment
Activities
Week Tasks
Teaching Learning
Activities Activities
CO 1: Explain the stresses acting on soil and solve the stresses in soils
I. Stress and Stress • Explain components • Lecture • Individual
Distribution in Soils of the vertical stress • Discussion class Assignment1
1.1 Stresses acting acting in a soil mass exercises
in a soil mass • Group Quiz 1
1.2 Mohr’s circle of • Describe Mohr’s
01-02 circle of stresses class
stress Plate 1
work
1.3 Stress • Discuss stress
Distribution in distribution in soils.
Soils • Analyze and solve
problems

CO 2: Explain the principles of soil compressibility as applied to different types of soil profiles
2. Compressibility of • Understand the • Lecture • Individual Assignment2
Soils consolidation of soils • Discussion class
2.1 Consolidation of under vertical loads; exercises Quiz 2
soil under • Distinguish between
vertical loads different types of Plate 2
2.2 One- settlement;
dimensional • Discuss one- Exam 1
consolidation dimensional
2.3 Types of consolidation test;
03-04 settlement • Calculate one-
2.4 Methods of dimensional
determining consolidation
consolidation of settlement and time
soil rate of settlement.
• Elaborate on the
methods of
determining
coefficient of
consolidation
CO 3: Analyze the effects of vertical and horizontal stresses of soil in the structure that is to be
constructed at a depth below the ground surface
3.0 Shear Strength • Discuss the different • Lecture • Individual
of Soils methods in • Discussion class Assignment3
3.1 Unconfined determining shear exercises
Compression strength parameters. Plate 3
Test, Vane • Determine the type of
Shear Test, and shear test that best
05-06 Direct shear simulates field Quiz 3
test conditions.
• Interpret laboratory
and field test results
to obtain shear
strength parameters

07 Midterm Exam

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3.2 Triaxial Tests • Distinguish between • Lecture • Individual Assignment 4

of Soil drained and • Discussion class
undrained shear exercises Plate 4
08 -09
strength • reports
• Discuss tri-axial test
in determining shear Quiz 4
strength
• Solve problems
CO 4: Calculate the magnitude of the lateral earth pressure that can be produced on soil using the
Rankine and Coulomb’s theories.
4.0 Lateral Earth • Discuss the basic Lecture • Individual
Pressure considerations class Assign. 5
Discussion
4.1 Categories of necessary for exercises
Lateral Earth calculating lateral Plate 5
Pressure earth pressure
4.2 Calculating • Discuss how to apply Quiz 5
09 - 11 Lateral Earth these pressures in
Pressure developing the force
Coefficients • Analyze and solve
4.3 Calculating problems to
Lateral Earth determine safety of
Force structure
CO 5. Apply different methods of analysis and design of the foundation components of structures
5.0 Soil Bearing • Understand the • Lecture • Individual
Capacity modes of failure that • Discussion class Plate 6
5.1 Types of limits bearing exercises
Bearing Capacity/ capacity. Long Exam
Definition • Calculate the safe
5.2 Methods of bearing capacity of
Determining soils
12 - 13 Bearing Capacity • Estimate the
5.3 Presence of settlement of shallow
Water Table and foundations
Modes of Failure • Estimate the size of
shallow foundations to
satisfy bearing
capacity and
settlement criteria.
CO 6. Design various types of reinforced concrete footings of the structures to be erected at specific
locations
6.0 Foundation • Distinguish between • Lecture • Individual Plate 7
Structures shallow and deep • Discussion class
6.1 Shallow foundations exercises
Foundations • Discuss the critical
6.2 Deep section for stress
Foundations failures in foundations
14 - 15 • Enumerate and
discuss different types
of footings
• Design different types
of footing
• Discuss pile
foundation
16 Final Examination Week

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12. Life-long Learning Opportunities

In this subject, students will be encouraged to learn on their own the analysis of soil strength as it
affects the structure through problem solving as they progress in acquiring knowledge and skills in
solving individually various concepts, principles, and applications inside and outside the classroom.
They will also learn the importance of teamwork as they continue to be involved in classwork
exercises as well as solving various exercises. The gained knowledge, skills, and attitudes from
this subject will become catalyst of success in their future endeavors.

13. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component

General Education: 0%
Basic Engineering: 20 %
Professional Engineering: 80 %

14. Textbooks and References

A. Main References
1. Liu, C. (2000). Soils and Foundations. John Wiley & Sons. New York, USA.
2. Cernica, J.N. (1995). Soil Mechanics. John Wiley & Sons. New York, USA.
3. Mc Carthy, D.F. (2001). Essentials of Soil Mechanics and Foundations: Basic
Geotechnics. Prentice Hall.New Jersey, USA
B. Internet-based References
I. YouTube Links (Free)
1. Stresses in Soils. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSEvbaCXWsA
2. Compressibility. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RudIKLXCI4c
3. Shear Strength: , Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP6iv_PQQAY
II. Webinar Materials

III. Open Educational Resources

15. Course Assessment and Evaluation

Student performance will be rated based on cumulative points of assignment, quizzes, plates, and
exams.
Item Assessment Tasks Percentage Individual Task %
No. of Times
No. Contribution Contribution
1 Quizzes (Q) 20% 5 4/Q
Plates(P)/
2 20% 11 1.82/P
Assignments
Long/Term
3 60% 4 15/LE
Examinations

Assessment Tasks Weight in Minimum Average for Target and

COs
Percent Satisfactory Rating Standards
Quiz 1 5% At least 70% of the
CO 1
60% students have at
Plate 1 5% least 60% score
Assignment 1 5%
At least 70% of the
Quiz 2 5%
CO 2 60% students have at
Plate 2 5%
least 60% score
Exam 1 5%
Assignment 2 5%
Plate 3 5%
At least 70% of the
Quiz 3 5%
CO 3 60% students have at
Assignment 3 5%
least 60% score
Plate 4 5%
Quiz 4 5%
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Mid-term Exam 5%
Assignment 4 5% At least 70% of the
CO 4 Plate 5 5% 60% students have at
Quiz 5 5% least 60% score
Plate 6 5% At least 70% of the
CO 5 60% students have at
Long Exam 2 5% least 60% score
Plate 7 5% At least 70% of the
CO 6 60% students have at
Final Exam 5% least 60% score
TOTAL 100%
Passing Percentage 60%

The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below:
Range Grade Range Grade
96 – 100 1.00 68 - 71 2.75
92 - 95 1.25 64 – 67 3.00
88 – 91 1.50 60 - 63 3.25
84 – 87 1.75 50 - 59 3.50
80 - 83 2.00 40 – 49 3.75
76 - 79 2.25 30 – 39 4.00
68 - 61 2.50 01 - 29 5.00

16. Course Policies

a. The course official virtual classroom is VSU E-Learning Portal

(https://elearning.vsu.edu.ph). A class orientation will be conducted on the use and
navigation of the said VSU E-Learning Portal.

b. The Flexible Learning Materials are available both in printed copies for offline
instructions and in online form for online instructions. For students who opted for printed
learning materials, printed copies are sent to their individual residences. Students who
opted for online materials, the same materials are available in the VSU E-Learning
Portal.

c. For online instructions, ZOOM or Google Meet will be used both for real-time virtual
meetings and virtual consultations which serve as avenue for synchronous teaching.
Username and password link will be posted in VSU E-Learning Portal. Attending the
virtual meeting is highly - encouraged but not compulsory. Sharing of ideas, feedbacking
of the students’ outputs and other related concerns of the course will be done during this
time

If a student cannot attend a virtual meeting due to internet connection limitation, among
others, the student is advised to just keep up with the lessons provided in the e-learning
portal and do all the required exercises independently. Assessment exercises are given
after discussing a lesson, quizzes are given every after completing a module, and long
examinations are given after completing three (3) modules.

Submission of all requirements such as but not limited to quizzes, exercises, long and/or
term examinations, and reports should be done preferably through the VSU E-Learning
Portal or through email. However, if the internet connection is not stable, the student
may send them through a courier.

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For queries, clarifications, or urgent questions, a student may contact the course
instructor during official class schedule; Monday to Friday only using the contact
information given at the last part of this document.

For offline instructions, printed materials are used. Students are tasked to read,
understand, and solve the pre-test, assessment questions and exercises, post-test
questions to enhance their knowledge, skills, and attitude on the covered subject
matters. Regular and unplanned consultations between the students and the instructor
are done using SMS, Messenger, Facebook, emails, and other means to maintain close
supervision and interaction between the students and the instructor. Assessment
exercises are given after discussing a lesson, quizzes are given every after completing
a module, and long examinations are given after completing three (3) modules.

Submission of all requirements such as but not limited to quizzes, exercises, long and
term examinations, and reports may be done through courier, email, and other means
following the prescribed university procedures. All requirements are expected to be
received by the instructor one (1) week after they are given.

The office address where the student can send the requirements is:
Department of Civil Engineering,
College of Engineering and Technology.
Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines.

For queries, clarifications, or urgent questions, a student may contact the course
instructor during official class schedule; Monday to Friday only using the contact
information given at the last part of this document.

d. All students are reminded to observe all policies, regulations, and rules of the university
and other related laws of the land and are advised to read, understand, and practice the
provisions of the VSU Student Manual.

These class policies shall serve as our written agreement for the whole semester. The
students will be informed immediately of any changes on these policies that may arise for
reasons of improving the delivery of the quality of instructions for the betterment of the
Teaching and Learning process.

18. Revision History

Revision number Date of Date of implementation Highlights of Revision
Revision
00 8 June 2015 1st Sem SY 2015-16 Syllabus and course contents in
OBE format
01 5 August 2018 1st Sem AY 2018-19 New Vision and Mission and
additional items
02 6 August 2019 1st Sem AY 2019-2020 Updates course policies and format
03 15 August 2020 1st Sem AY 2020-2021 Updates course topics and policies

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19. Preparation and Review

Name Signature Date Signed
August 15,
Prepared by Engr. Epifania G. Loreto 2020
Sept. 11,
Ar. Raffy Andrew G. Loreto 2020
Chairman, DCE Instructional Materials
Development Committee (IMDC)

Reviewed by the Sept. 11,

Department Engr. Beatriz Nicolle A. Oppus 2020
Instructional Member, DCE IMDC Member
Materials Sept. 11,
Committee Engr. Jessie B. Corrales 2020
Member, DCE IMDC Member

Sept. 11,
Engr. Ramil B. Vinculado, Jr. 2020
Member, DCE IMDC Member
20. Approval
DR. ROBERTO C. GUARTE
Approved by: Dean, College of Engineering

IV. INSTRUCTOR/PROFESSOR INFORMATION

1. Name of Instructor/Professor Epifania G. Loreto

2. Office and Department Department of Civil Engineering
3. Telephone/Mobile Numbers 09952167888
4. Email Address epifania.loreto@vsu.edu.ph
5. Consultation Time TTh 9:00 – 11:00; Fri 8:00 – 10:00

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