CE 140

CE 140
Introduction to
Geotechnical Engineering
Instructor:
Madhu Thummaluru, PE, GE
Santa Clara Valley Water District
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Foundation Engineering
Experience/Education
 BS in Civil Engineering: JNT University, India
 MS in Civil Engineering: University of Kentucky,
Lexington, KY, USA
 AlexCom & Associates: Jan 2004 to Sep 2006
 URS Corporation: Sep 2006 to Apr 2015
 Santa Clara Valley Water District: Apr 2015 to present
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Contact Information
 Email: madhu.thummaluru@sjsu.edu
 Phone: 408-800-9455
 Office Hours: Monday 8:50 AM to 9:50 AM
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Reference Books
Coduto, Donald P (2010).
Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and
Practices, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall,
ISBN: 978-0132368681
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Grading Policy
 Midterm Exam 1…..……………….……. 15%

 Midterm Exam 2.….. ……………........... 15%
 Mid Term Exam 3…..…………………… 15%
 Final Exam...………..…………………… 21.67%
 Lab……….............................................. 33.33%
TOTAL 100%
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Grades
Grade Percentage Grade Percentage Grade Percentage
A plus 97 to 100% A 93 to 96% A minus 90 to 92%
B plus 87 to 89 % B 83 to 86% B minus 80 to 82%
C plus 77 to 79% C 73 to 76% C minus 70 to 72%
D plus 67 to 69% D 63 to 66% D minus 60 to 62%
F Below 60%
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Dates Topics and Exams Refer to Laboratory Report Due

Chapter Laboratory Test
Date and Time on Canvas
January 27 1, 2 Introduction, Soil Formation No lab meeting --
February 1, 3 3, 4 Site Exploration Introduction, Particle Size --
Soil Composition Analysis
February 8, 10 5 Unified Soil Classification No lab meeting Particle Size Analysis
System
February 15, 17 6 Compaction, Construction Soil Classification – --
Earthwork Plasticity Index
February 22, 24 1-6 Exam Review --

Exam #1 (Chapters 1-6) No lab meeting
March 1, 3 9, 10 Geostatic Stresses, Compaction- Modified and Plasticity Index

Consolidation Standard Proctor
March 8, 10 10,11 Consolidation, Time Rate of Consolidation Test Compaction- Modified and Standard
Consolidation Proctor
March 15, 17 11 Time Rate of Consolidation, No lab meeting (work on lab --
Exam Review report and study for exam)
March 22, 24 12 Exam #2 (Chapters 9-11), Shear No lab meeting (work on lab Consolidation Test
Strength report)
March 29 12 Triaxial Testing --
March 31 (no class) Direct Shear and
Unconfined Compression
April 5, 7 13 Slope Stability Direct Shear and Unconfined
Falling and Constant Head Compression (two reports)
Permeability
April 12, 14 14, 15 Foundations No lab meeting -
April 19, 21 14, 15 Foundations No lab meeting PGAR due April 28 at
11:59 pm for all sections
April 26, 28 16, 17 PGAR, Retaining Walls and No lab meeting Falling and Constant Head
Earth Pressures Permeability Tests
May 3, 5 16, 17 Retaining Walls and Earth No lab meeting --
Pressures
May 10, 12 12-17 Exam Review No lab meeting --
May 17 12-17 Exam #3 No lab meeting --
Final Exam Review
May 24 1-17 Final Exam Section 1 Cumulative Final Exam
7:15 am start time
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Objectives of Site Exploration and

Characterization Program
• Determining the locations and thickness of soil
and rock strata
• Determining the location of the groundwater
table, along with other important groundwater
related issues
• Recovering samples for testing and evaluation
• Conducting tests either in the field of in the
laboratory, to measure relevant engineering
properties
• Defining special problems and concerns
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Subsurface Exploration Steps

 Collection of Preliminary Investigation
• Type of structure and use
• Approximate loads
• General Site info
 Reconnaissance
• Check topography, drainage, dumping, etc.,
• Vegetation
• Access for equipment
• Structural issues with nearby structures
 Site Investigation
• Plan and perform tests
• Collect and test samples
 Report - GDR
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Choosing Boring Depth and Spacing

 Choose depth of boring based on change in effective
stress
• D1 = D when Δσ’ = 0.1q (10% of net increase in σ’)
• D2 = D when Δσ’/σ0’ = 0.05
• Choose the smaller of the two depths D1 and D2, as minimum
depth of boring required
 For hospitals and office buildings based on OSHPD
requirements and prior experience
 Minimum 1.5 times the depth of excavation
 Core rock a minimum of 10 feet if load is transferred to

rock
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Choosing Boring Depth and Spacing

 Choose spacing based on site and soil quality and
structure
• Poor, erratic → close
• Good, uniform → wide
• Roads, houses → few
• Dams, bridges → many
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Exploratory Borings
 Auger Borings
• Simplest and easy
• Hand-held: 10 to 15 feet
• Portable, power-driven helical auger
• Continuous flight auger
o Most Common
o Drill rigs for power
o Solid and hollow stem (no need to remove auger to perform tests or collect
samples
 Wash Borings
• Rarely used in USA and other developed countries
 Rotary Borings – useful when caving is likely
 Percussion Borings – good for hard soil and rock
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 Midterm Exam 1…..……………….……. 15%

A plus 97 to 100% A 93 to 96% A minus 90 to 92%

B plus 87 to 89 % B 83 to 86% B minus 80 to 82%

C plus 77 to 79% C 73 to 76% C minus 70 to 72%

D plus 67 to 69% D 63 to 66% D minus 60 to 62%

Dates Topics and Exams Refer to Laboratory Report Due

February 22, 24 1-6 Exam Review --

March 1, 3 9, 10 Geostatic Stresses, Compaction- Modified and Plasticity Index

Objectives of Site Exploration and

Subsurface Exploration Steps

Choosing Boring Depth and Spacing

 Minimum 1.5 times the depth of excavation

 Core rock a minimum of 10 feet if load is transferred to

Choosing Boring Depth and Spacing

o Drill rigs for power

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