AI3301 Principles of Soil Science and Engineering Study Materials
Anna University – AI3301 Principles of Soil Science and Engineering Regulation 2021 Syllabus, Notes, Important Questions, Question Paper with Answers, Previous Year Question Paper.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION AND SOIL PHYSICS AI3301 Principles of Soil Science and Engineering Syllabus
Soil – definition – major components –Soil forming minerals and processes – soil profile -Physical
properties – texture – density-porosity-consistence-colour-specific gravity – capillary and noncapillary -plasticity. Soil air – soil temperature – soil water – classification of soil water- Movement
soil water. Soil colloids – organic and inorganic matter-Ion exchange- pH – Plant nutrient
availability
UNIT II SOIL CLASSIFICATION AND SURVEY AI3301 Principles of Soil Science and Engineering Notes
Soil taxonomy – Soils of Tamil Nadu and India. Soil survey – types and methods of soil survey –
Field mapping- mapping units – base maps -preparation of survey reports – concepts and uses –
Land Capability Classes and subclasses – soil suitability -Problem soils – Reclamation.
UNIT III PHASE RELATIONSHIP AND SOIL COMPACTION AI3301 Principles of Soil Science and Engineering Important Questions
Phase relations- Gradation analysis- Atterberg Limits and Indices- Engineering Classification of
soil – Soil compaction- factors affecting compaction- field and laboratory methods.
UNIT IV ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOIL AI3301 Principles of Soil Science and Engineering Question Paper
Shear strength of cohesive and cohesionless – Mohr-Coulomb failure theory- Measurement of
shear strength, direct shear, Triaxial and vane shear test- -Permeability- Coefficient of
Permeability-Darcy’s law-field and lab methods – Assessment of seepage – Compressibility.
UNIT V BEARING CAPACITY AND SLOPE STABILITY AI3301 Principles of Soil Science and Engineering Question Bank
Bearing capacity of soils – Factors affecting Bearing Capacity- Shallow foundations-Terzaghi‟s
formula- BIS standards – Slope Stability-Analysis of infinite and finite slopes- friction circle methodslope protection measures.
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TEXT BOOKS: AI3301 Principles of Soil Science and Engineering Notes
1. Nyle C. Brady, “The Nature and Properties of Soil”, Macmillan Publishing Company, 10th
Edition, New York, 2008.
2. Punmia, B.C., “Soil Mechanics and Foundation “Laxmi Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.
REFERENCES: AI3301 Principles of Soil Science and Engineering Important Questions
1. Edward J. Plaster., “Soil Science”, Cengage Learning India Ltd, New Delhi, 2009.
2. Arora, K.R. “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, Standard Publishers and
Distributors, New Delhi, 2007.
3. Murthy, V.N.S. “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, UBS Publishers and
Distributors, New Delhi, 2007.
4. Sehgal, S.B., “Text Book of Soil Mechanics”, CBS Publishers and Distributors New Delhi,
2007.
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