CE 566 Soil Stabilization (3 - 0:3)

Description: Clay mineralogy, mechanical stabilization, stabilization with additives (lime, cement, asphalt, etc), collapsible soils and their stabilization, swelling-shrinking soils,
foundation heave prediction and method of soil treatments, preloading and methods of stabilizing highly compressible soils, vertical sand drains, reinforced earth and reinforced
earth retaining walls, thermal stabilization, electrokinetic processes and their use in soil remediation and improvement.

Pre-requisite: CE 461 Soil Mechanics I.

Student Assessment and Grading: Assignments (10%), Projects (10), 2 Exams @ 20% each (40%), Final Exam (40%)

Learning outcomes, delivery and assessment methods- Cross Reference Table:

ABET 2000
Student Learning Outcome Method of Delivery Assessment Methods
Criterion 3
1. Clay mineralogy, types of clay minerals, diffuse double layer theory. Examples and problems Assignments, projects and exams a, d
2. Mechanical stabilization; influence soil structure, permeability, swellability, shear
Examples and problems Assignments, projects and exams a, b, c, d
strength, and soil compressibility.
3. Stabilization with additives (lime, cement, asphalt, etc). Examples and problems Assignments, projects and exams a, b, c, d
4. Collapsible soils; identification and their stabilization. Examples and problems Assignments, projects and exams a, b, c, d
5. Dispersive soils; identification and their stabilization. Examples and problems Assignments, projects and exams a, b, c, d
6. Swelling-shrinking soils, foundation heave prediction and method of soil treatments. Examples and problems Assignments, projects and exams a, b, c, d ,e, k
7. Preloading and methods of stabilizing highly compressible soils. Examples and problems Assignments, projects and exams a, b, c, d ,e, k
8. Vertical sand drains. Examples and problems Assignments, projects and exams a, b, c, d ,e, k
9. Reinforced earth and reinforced earth retaining walls Examples and problems Assignments, projects and exams a, b, c, d ,e, k
10. Electrokinetic processes and their use in soil remediation and improvement. Examples and problems Assignments, projects and exams a, b, c, d ,e, k

ABET a-k Engineering and Technology program objectives

(a) An ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) An ability to design and conduct
experiments, to analyze and interpret data
(c) An ability to design a system, component,
or process to meet desired needs
(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary
teams
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems
(f) An understanding of professional and
ethical responsibility
(g) An ability to communicate effectively
(h) The broad education necessary to
understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global and societal context
(i) A recognition of the need for, and an
ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills,
and modern engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice
CE 566 Soil Stabilization
Catalog Data CE566 Soil Stabilization (3 0 : 3)
Clay mineralogy, mechanical stabilization, stabilization with additives (lime, cement, asphalt, etc),
collapsible soils and their stabilization, swelling-shrinking soils, foundation heave prediction and
method of soil treatments, preloading and methods of stabilizing highly compressible soils, vertical
sand drains, reinforced earth and reinforced earth retaining walls, thermal stabilization,
electrokinetic processes and their use in soil remediation and improvement ,

Textbook Various scientific papers, theses, and ASCE and ASTM special publications, International conferences on
expansive soils and unsaturated soils, state-of-the-Art-articles and handouts.
Reference 1. Clay Mineralogy, R.E. Grim, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1968.
2. Clays, Muds, and Shales, Charles E. Weaver, Elsevier, 1989

Coordinator Dr. Waddah Abdullah

Goals Furnish the student with detailed knowledge of clay mineralogy, the diffuse double layer theory and the
factors influencing the DDL thickness. Conduct soil stabilization with various types of additives. Identify
and stabilize problematic soils such as collapsing soils, dispersive soils, and expansive soils. Design
foundations on swelling/shrinking soils including underreamed pile foundations. Design preloading to
reduce soil compressibility. Design reinforced earth retaining walls. Implementation of the EK principle
for soil remediation.

Learning After successfully completing this course, the students should be able to:
Outc 1. Comprehend the principles of clay mineralogy and their influence on soil behavior.
omes 2. Perform soil stabilization with or without additives in accordance with the nature of the
: problem at hand.
3. Identify and stabilize collapsing soils.
4. Identify and stabilize dispersive soils.
5. Identify, stabilize, predict soil heave, and method of treating expansive soils and best
foundation type of the situation to be dealt with.
6. Design and perform preloading to improve highly compressible soils.
7. Design reinforced earth retaining walls and reinforced earthdams.
8. Design system of vertical sand drains to meet the requirement of time and settlement.
9. Comprehend the principles of electrokinetic processes and apply them to remediate contaminated sites

Pre-Requisites 1. Soil Mechanics 2. Foundation Engineering

by Topic 3. Material Science. 4. Computer skills

Topics 1. Clay mineralogy and diffuse double layer theory. 4 Lecture (50 min. each)
2. Mechanical stabilization. 3 Lecture
3. Stabilization with additives. 5 Lectures
4. Collapsible soils and dispersive soils. 4 Lectures
5. Swelling-shrinking soils. 7 Lectures
6. Preloading and methods for highly compressible soils. 5 Lectures
7. Vertical sand drains. 4 Lectures
8. Reinforced earth and reinforced earth retaining walls. 10 Lectures
9. Electrokinetic processes. 3 Lectures

Computer Usage Mathcad is used to solve problems involved in engineering practice

Assessment and Assignments.. 10% 2 exams @ 20% each 40%

Grad Projects.. 10% Final Exam . 40%
ing

Estimated Engineering Science 1 Credit

Content Engineering Design 2 Credit
Prepared by Dr. Waddah Abdullah Date: Feb 2007