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CE 47
SOIL MECHANICS II
(First Semester SY 2021-2022)

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Department Chairperson Date: Aug. 1, 2022

Dr. Maria Lorena L. Tuballa

Dean Date: Aug. 1, 2022
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Mission
1. Infuse into the academic learning the Christian faith anchored on the gospel of Jesus Christ.

2. Provide an environment where Christian fellowship and relationship can be nurtured and promoted.

3. Provide opportunities for growth and excellence in every dimension of the University life in order to strengthen character,
competence and faith.

4. Instill in all members of the University community an enlightened social consciousness and a deep sense of justice and
compassion.

5. Promote unity among peoples and contribute to national development.

Goals
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 a quality and diverse body of students;
 a holistic and responsive educational program with a Christian orientation;
 a quality faculty comparable to Asian standards;
 a quality support staff; 
 adequate facilities and administrative systems;
 a supportive and involved alumni; and 
 a long-term financial viability.
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To be the leading engineering education provider committed to the total development of globally competitive engineers.

OBJECTIVES:
1. To achieve global competence in the various fields of engineering;

2. To continually revise and upgrade the curricula in keeping abreast with worldwide technological developments;

3. To provide for the development of the faculty and staff to handle better all the demands associated with the academic
programs;

4. To provide new academic programs with options to respond to the needs of the industry, government, community and
environment;

5. To upgrade the laboratories and expand physical resources to permit increased access to appropriate engineering hardware and
create opportunities for “hands-on” experiential learning;

6. To develop a sense of commitment for service to the community through applied research, extension, consultancies, seminars
and workshops;

7. To develop Christian values of students;

8. To provide opportunities for leadership training to students through co-curricular activities in preparation for their jobs; and

9. To identify source of funds for financial assistance to deserving students through scholarships.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

Program Outcomes

A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) program must attain:

A. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical life, and information sciences, and engineering sciences appropriate to
the field of practice.
B. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
C. Ability to design system, component, or process to meet desired needs within identified constraints.
D. Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
E. Ability to recognize, formulates, and solves engineering problems.
F. Recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility.
G. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing using English language.
H. Understanding of the effects of engineering solutions in comprehensive context.
I. Ability to engage in life-long learning and an understanding of the need to keep current of the developments in the specific
field of practice.
J. Knowledge of contemporary issues.

K. Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
COURSE CODE : CE 47

COURSE TITLE: SOIL MECHANICS II

PRE-REQUISITE(S): CE 36 SOIL MECHANICS I

CREDIT UNITS: 3

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The introductory part of this course deals with the some fundamentals of geotechnical engineering that
includes seepage, stresses of soils, compressibility of soil, shear strength of soils, tri-axial tests of soils, settlement, lateral earth
pressure, and soil bearing capacity.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO): (Description of knowledge and skills the students are expected to demonstrate.

On completion of the subject, the student is expected to be able to do the following:

SU-IGO PROGRAM OUTCOMES LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)

PO-A: Apply knowledge of mathematics and
science to solve complex engineering
problems
PO-B: Design and conduct experiment as well
 Creative as to analyze and interpret data.
and
PO-C: Design a system or process to meet
Critical Thinking desired needs within realistic constraints in
accordance with standards;
LO1: Understand the principles of Laplace’s equation of continuity
and its application in solving problems related to seepage calculation.
LO2: Understand the nature of the distribution of stress (in-situ
stresses) along a given cross section of the soil profile.
LO3: Discuss the principles of estimation of vertical stress increase in
soil caused by various types of loading, based on the theory of
elasticity.

LO4: Discuss the procedures on how to solve problems regarding the

PO-E: Identify, formulate, and solve complex effective stress concepts that include vertical stress on a point below
civil engineering problems. the ground surface, subsurface stress below water surface and other
different current conditions of soil profiles.

LO5:. Understand the principles of soil compressibility as applied to


PO-D: Function in multi-disciplinary and
multi-cultural teams.
 Transformative
Christian Witness PO-F: Understand professional and ethical
responsibility;
PO-H: Understand the impact of civil
engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental and social context;
PO-G: Communicate effectively civil
engineering activities with the engineering
 Effective community and with society at large
Communicator
PO-J: Know contemporary issues.
PO-I: Recognize the need for, and engage in
life-long learning;
PO-K : Use techniques, skills and modern
 Independent, engineering tools necessary for civil
Reflective Life – engineering practice;
Long Learner
PO-L : Know and understand engineering and
different types of soil
LO6: Analyze the effects of vertical and horizontal stresses of soil on
the structure that is to be constructed at a depth below the ground
surface.
LO7: Calculate the magnitude of the lateral earth pressure that can be
produced on soil using the Rankine and Coulomb’s theories.
LO2: Understand the nature of the distribution of stress (in-situ
stresses) along a given cross section of the soil profile.
LO8: Use new geotechnical engineering materials.
LO4: Discuss the procedures on how to solve problems regarding the
effective stress concepts that include vertical stress on a point below
the ground surface, subsurface stress below water surface and other
different current
LO2: Understand the nature of the distribution of stress (in-situ
stresses) along a given cross section of the soil profile.
LO6: Analyze the effects of vertical and horizontal stresses of soil on
the structure that is to be constructed at a depth below the ground
surface.
 management principle as member and leader LO8: Use new geotechnical engineering materials.
of a team, and to manage projects in
multidisciplinary environment;

PO-M : Understand at least one specialized

field of civil engineering practice.

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO): At the end of the course, the students are expected:

CO1: Apply basic mathematics, science and engineering principles to solve engineering problems.

CO2: Understand the principles of soil compressibility as applied to different types of soil.

CO3: Deal with the estimation of compressibility and settlement properties of soils for shallow foundation footings design.

CO4: Be familiar with soil mechanics tests and determine which test is needed in designing civil engineering projects and/or
solving engineering problems.
CO5: Demonstrate the ability to work in groups

LEARNING PLAN

TIME FRAME COURSE ILO Performance Teaching Flexible Required

OUTCOMES Assessment and Learning Readings
(WEEKS) Outputs Learning Modalities
Activities
CO 1 – Apply ILO 1- Lecture Syllabus is available in
Week 1-Week 3 basic Understand the Group Synchronous the virtual classroom
1. Seepage mathematics, principles of Discussion
1. Laplace science and Laplace’s
Equation of engineering equation of
 principles to solve continuity and Asynchronous Resources are
engineering its application uploaded/presented in
problems. in solving Synchronous the virtual classroom
continuity . problems
2. Continuity related to Asynchronous
Equation for CO2: Understand seepage
solution of the principles of calculation. Seatwork No.1 Asynchronous
Single Flow soil Lecture
3. Flow Nets compressibility as ILO 2- - Quiz No.1 Group Synchronous
4. Seepage applied to Understand the Discussion
calculation using different types of nature of the Asynchronous Resources are
Flow nets soil. distribution of uploaded/presented in
5. Flow nets in stress (in-situ Synchronous the virtual classroom
Anisotropic stresses) along
Soils CO3: Deal with a given cross Asynchronous
6. Mathematical the estimation of section of the
Solution for compressibility soil profile. Asynchronous
Seepage and settlement .
7. Seepage properties of soils ILO 3- Discuss
Through an for shallow the principles
Earth dam on an foundation of estimation of Synchronous
Impervious soil footings design. vertical stress
8. L. Casagrande’s increase in soil Lecture Asynchronous
Solution for caused by Group
seepage through CO4: Be familiar various types of Discussion Synchronous
an Earth Dam with soil loading, based
mechanics tests on the theory of Asynchronous
and determine elasticity.
which test is Asynchronous
needed in ILO 4- Discuss
Week 4- Week 5 designing civil the procedures Synchronous Resources are
2. In- Situ Stresses engineering on how to solve Seatwork No.2 Lecture uploaded /presented in
1. Stresses in projects and/or problems Group Asynchronous the virtual classroom
Saturated Soil solving regarding the Quiz No.2 Discussion
without Seepage engineering effective stress Synchronous
2. Stresses in problems. concepts that
Saturated Soil include vertical Asynchronous
with Upward stress on a Resources are
Seepage Asynchronous uploaded /presented in
3. Stresses in the virtual classroom
 point below the
ground surface,
CO5: subsurface
Demonstrate the stress below
ability to work in water surface
groups and other Synchronous
different
current Lecture Asynchronous
conditions of Group
soil profiles. Discussion Synchronous
Saturated Soil
with Downward
ILO 5 – Asynchronous
Seepage
Understand the
4. Seepage Force
principles of Asynchronous
5. Heaving in soil
soil
due to Flow
compressibility
around sheet pile
as applied to
6. Use of Filters to
different types
increase the Factor
of soil Seatwork No.3
of safety Against
Week 6 - Week 7 ILO 6- Synchronous Resources are
3. Stresses in a Soil Analyze the Quiz No.3 uploaded/presented in
Mass effects of Lecture Asynchronous the virtual classroom
1. Normal and Shear vertical and Group
stresses on a horizontal Discussion Synchronous
plane stresses of soil Resources are
2. Stresses Caused on the structure Asynchronous uploaded/presented in
by a Point Load that is to be the virtual classroom
3. Vertical Stresses constructed at a Asynchronous
Caused by a depth below the
Vertical Line ground surface.
Load
4. Vertical Stresses ILO 7 Synchronous
Caused by a Calculate the Lecture
Horizontal Line magnitude of Group Asynchronous
Load the lateral earth Discussion
5. Vertical Stresses pressure that Synchronous
Caused by a Strip can be
Load (Finite produced on Asynchronous
Width & Infinite soil using the
Length) Rankine and Asynchronous
 Coulomb’s
theories.
Synchronous
ILO 8- Use
new Lecture Asynchronous
geotechnical Group
engineering Discussion Synchronous
materials.
. Asynchronous
6. Vertical Stresses
Asynchronous
due to
Embankment
Load
7. Vertical Stresses
Below the Center
of a Uniformly
loaded Circular
Area
8. Vertical Stresses
Week 8
Midterm Examination Assessment: Written Examination

Week 9-Week10 Resources are

4. Compressibility of uploaded/presented in
Soils: Seatwork No.4 the virtual classroom
1. Elastic Settlement Lecture
2. Consolidation Quiz No.4 Group
Settlement Discussion
. Settlement due to
primary
consolidation of
soil (for normally
consolidated of soil
and over-
consolidated clays),
 Seatwork No.5 Lecture Resources are
Group uploaded/presented in
Quiz No.5 Discussion the virtual classroom

Resources are
uploaded/presented in
the virtual classroom

- Consolidation
settlement due to
stresses caused by
footing.
Week 11-Week 12
5. Shear Strength of
Soils:
1. Direct shear test
(normally consolidated
overconsolidated
clays).
2. Triaxial Tests of Soil
. -Consolidated-drained
test (CD).
-Consolidated-
undrained (CU)-
Triaxial Test (normally
consolidated and
 overconsolidated
clays)
-Unconsolidated-
undrained (UU)
Triaxial Test (normally Seatwork No.6 Lecture
consolidated and Group
overconsolidated Quiz No.6 Discussion
clays)
Week 13-Week 14
6. Lateral Earth Pressure:
1. At rest Lateral
Pressure
- Partially submerge
Soil
2. Rankine ‘s Theory
of:
-Active Pressure
- Passive Pressure
3. Diagram for Lateral
Earth Pressure
Distribution Against
Retaining Wall
Backfills
4. Coulomb’s theory of
-Active Pressure
- Passive Pressure
Weel 15-16
7. Soil Bearing Capacity
For Shallow
Foundation
1. Ultimate Soil
Bearing Capacity For
Shallow Foundation
2.Terzaghi’s Ultimate
Bearing Capacity Eqn
3. Effects of
Groundwater Table
4.Factor of Safety
5. General Bearing
Capacity Equation
 Week 17
Final Examination
Assessment: Written Examination

RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT

CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING RATING

The submitted work The submitted work The submitted work partially The submitted work
manifests qualities manifests the required manifests the required does not manifest any of
which go beyond the qualities qualities. Certain aspects are the requirements.
requirements. either incomplete or
incorrect.
Originality 18-20 14-17. 8-13 0-7
(20%)
Difficulty 22-25 17-21 11-16 0-10
(25 %)
Accuracy 31-35 23-30 15-22 0-14
of Solution
(35%)
Clarity of 18-20 14-17. 8-13 0-7
explanatio
n for
solution
(20 %)
TOTAL:

GRADING SYSTEM:
Lecture
Quiz Average - 35%
Midterm Exam - 20%
Final Exam - 25%
Laboratory - 20%
Total: 100%

Minimum cut-off passing grade: 1.8

University Mission

1. Infuse into the academic learning the Christian faith anchored on the gospel of Jesus Christ.
2. Provide an environment where Christian fellowship and relationship can be nurtured and promoted.
3. Provide opportunities for growth and excellence in every dimension of the University life in order to strengthen character,
competence and faith.
4. Instill in all members of the University community an enlightened social consciousness and a deep sense of justice and
compassion.
5. Promote unity among peoples and contribute to national development.

Program Educational Objectives Mission

1 2 3 4 5
Within 3 to 5 years after graduation, the program expects that the Civil Engineering graduates will
1. Be able to impart essential knowledge, elements, tools, and skills necessary to become / / / / /
successful engineers.
2. Develop students ability to recognize, formulate, and solve engineering problems; and / / / / /
3. Provide the students with meaningful experience in research and design and are relevant to / / / / /
engineering field.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES Program Educational Objectives

A. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex civil engineering problems;. / / /
B. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. / / /
 C. Design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with / / /
standards;
D. Function in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. / / /
E. Identify formulate, and solve complex problems civil engineering problems. / / /
F. Understand professional and ethical responsibility; / / /
G.   Communicate effectively civil engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large; / / /
H. Understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic,  environmental and societal context; / / /
I. Recognize the need for,  and engaged in life-long learning; / / /
J. Know contemporary issues; / / /
K. Use  techniques, skills and modern engineering tools  necessary for civil engineering practice; / / /
L. Know and understand engineering  and management principles  as a member  and leader of the team and to / / /
manage projects in  multi-disciplinary environment; 
M. Understand at least one specialized field of civil engineering practice / / /

Program Outcomes
COURSE OUTCOMES a b c d e f g h i j k l m
CO1: Apply basic mathematics, science and engineering principles to solve / / / / / / / / / / / / /
engineering problems.
CO2: Understand the principles of soil compressibility as applied to different / / / / / / / / / / / / /
types of soil.
CO3: Deal with the estimation of compressibility and settlement properties of / / / / / / / / / / / / /
soils for shallow foundation footings design.
CO4: Be familiar with soil mechanics tests and determine which test is needed / / / / / / / / / / / / /
in designing civil engineering projects and/or solving engineering
problems.
CO5: Demonstrate the ability to work in groups / / / / / / / / / / / / /
REFERENCES: ( List of books and other references in APA style).

Textbooks
1. Das, Braja M. Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 2009. 7th Edition USA Cengage Learning

Suggested References
A. Das, Braja M.. Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering 2005. 2nd Ed .Nelson, Thomson Canada Limited.
B. Mc Carthy, David F. 2001. Essentials of Soil Mechanics and Foundations: Basic Geotechnics, 6th Edition. New Jersey, USA :
Prentice Hall.
C. Liu, Cheng. 2000. Soils and Foundations. New York, USA : John Wiley & Sons.
D. Liu, Cheng. 2000. Soil Properties Testing Measurement and Evaluation, 4th Edition. New Jersey, USA : Prentice Hall.
E. Budhu, Muni. 2000. Soil Mechanics and Foundations. New York, USA : John Wiley & Sons
F. Bowles, Joseph. 1995. Foundation Analysis and Design,, 5th Edition., USA.
G. Cernica, John N. 1995. Soil Mechanics. USA:John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
H. Terzaghi, Karl et. al. 1995. Soil Mechanics For Engineering Practice. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
I. Sowers, George F., Sowers, George B. 1979. Introductory Soil Mechanics and Foundation. Macmillan, New York.

ONLINE RESOURCES: (List of websites and electronic media resources where the course content can also be found).

CLASS POLICIES:

 Attendance will be checked at all times

 A student who missed taking a quiz, mid-term or final exam will be given a score of zero for the missed quiz or exam. A make
–up quiz or exam will be given under exceptional cases only and upon the discretion of the department.
 Academic dishonesty of any form will NOT be tolerated. Student is subject to disciplinary action.