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    This document discusses the scope of geotechnical engineering in civil engineering. It begins by defining geotechnical engineering as the branch of civil engineering concerned with soil and its interactions with structures. It then lists several key applications of geotechnical engineering, including foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, underground structures, pavement design, and earthen dams. For each application, it provides a brief explanation of how geotechnical engineering principles are used. In under 3 sentences, the document outlines the main focus and applications of geotechnical engineering within the field of civil engineering.

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    Government Polytechnic

    Thane
    Geo-Technical Engineering (22404)

    Microproject topic :. scope of Geotechnical


    engineering in the field of civil engineering
    Government Polytechnic Thane
    Civil Engineering Department
    CERTIFICATE
    This is to certify that the following student have successfully
    completed a micro project on “scope of Geotechnical engineering in the
    field of civil engineering.”In the subject Geo-Technical Engineering
    (22404) in the academic year 2020-21 semester 4.
    Roll Enrollment No Name
    No.

    Subject teacher HOD 1st Shift principal


    INDEX

    Sr No. Topic
    1 Introduction
    2 Field application of geotechnical engineering
    3 1.Foundation
    4 2.Retaining structure
    5 3.Stability of slopes
    6 4.Underground structures
    7 5.Pavement design
    8 6.Earthen dam
    9 Reference
    Introduction

    Geotechnical Engineering is a branch of Civil Engineering


    that deals with soil both as a foundation material upon which all
    types of structures rest and with soil as a structural material. This
    chapter traces the genesis of Geotechnical Engineering and its
    development, practice, and importance as a subdivision of Civil
    Engineering. The chapter further explains the nature, origin, and
    types of soils, weathering and its agents, and factors affecting it
    with particular emphasis on tropical weathering and laterization
    and ends with a brief discussion of soil maps and geotechnical
    mapping of project sites. The type of maps that may be prepared
    for engineering or environmental purposes are many and varied
    and can be categorized on the basis of purpose, content, and scale.
    Field application of geotechnical engineering

    ➤Soil Engineering has vast applicatioin in the construction of various


    civil engineering works.Some of the important application are as
    under.

    1.Foundation
    2.Retaining structure
    3.Stability of slopes
    4.Underground structures
    5.Pavement design
    6.Earthen dam
    1.Foundation

    Every civil engineering structure, whether it is building, bridge or


    a dam is founded on or below the surface of the earth. Foundation
    are required to transmit the load of structure to soil safely and
    efficiently. when, d ≤ b, it is called shallow foundation
    when, d > b, it is called deep foundation
    where, b=width of footing
    d=depth of footing
    2.Retaining structure

    When sufficient space is not available for a mass of soil to spread and
    form a safe slope, a structure is required to retain the soil. An earth
    retaining structure is also required to keep the soil at different levels
    on its either side.
    The retaining structure may be a rigid retaining wall or a sheet like
    bulkhead which is relatively flexible.
    3.Stability of slopes

    If soil surface is not horizontal , there is a componenet of weight of


    soil which tends to move it downwards and that causes instability of
    slopes. The slope may be natural or man-made.Soil enginnering
    provides the methods for checking the stability of slopes.
    4.Underground structures

    The design and construction of underground structure, such


    as tunnels, shafts, conduits require evaluation of forces
    exerted by the soil on theses structures. The forces are
    discussed in soil engineering.
    5.Pavement design

    A pavement is hard crust placed on soil subgrade for the


    purpose of providing a smooth and strong surface on which
    vehicles can move. The pavement consists of surfacing such
    as a bitumen layer, base and subbase. The behaviour of
    subgrade under various conditions of loading and
    environmental changes is studied in soil engineering.
    6.Earthen dam

    Earth dams are huge structures in which soil is used as a


    construction material. The earth dams are built for creating
    water reservoirs. Design of earthen dam requires a
    knowledge of soil engineering.
    Reference

    1. Textbook of Geo-Technical Engineering,i Scheme , msbte, nirali publication.

    2. Geo technical book , technical publication.

    3. https://www.slideshare.net/saicharanvasala9/geotechnical-engineering-civil

    4. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geotechnical_engineering

    5. https://askoranswerme.com/56567/

    6. https://www.gtuengineeringstudent.com/2021/02/scope-of-geotechnical-engine

    ering-in-the-field-of-civil-engineering.html?m=1
    Thank you!

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