(310111) Geology and Soil Mechanics - Lab Assignment 2 (Dr

BTEC HND in Civil Engineering

Geology and Soil Mechanics Lab Assignmnet2 International College of Business & Technology

Unit / Module Geology and Soil Mechanics

Assessment Lab Assignment 2

Lecturer Dr. U.P. Nawagamuwa

Student Name ID HNDCV/MT/02/_

Date Handed Over 09/03/2011 Date Due 01/04/2011

Initial Submission

Date

Re-Submission

Date

Stud

ent

to T

ick

if

Att

empt

e Grading

Opportunity

Criteria Met?

Assessor Feedback Initially

On

Resubmission

P4

P5

M1

M2

D1

D2

Assessed By(Name):

Signature: Date

:

Student Signature & Comments:



Important Information for Students

The criteria each task relates to are shown against that task where possible.

Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the work you produce must be individual and original although may work in groups in some

instances (Please refer to Student Handbook on Plagiarism & Cheating).

All sources of information must be referenced using Harvard referencing where a reference list/Bibliography should be included at the end of the assignment.

Please note that the submission date given for this assignment is the final date that you can hand over the assignment. A one week grace period maybe extended with prior

approval from the Program Manager Undergraduate. However, note that

submissions handed in one week late will be graded lower (Please refer to the Student

Handbook on Assessments - Late Submissions & Penalties).

Assignments returned to students for re-working must be re-submitted within 10 days (Please refer to Student Handbook on Assignments Re-submission).

Failure to re-submit the previously marked assignment with the re-submitted assignment will mean that results cannot be released for the respective unit.

Please read, follow and reference both the contents of the unit outline and the grading criteria of the assignment before completing this assignment.



Plagiarism:

While research and discussion are an essential part of an assignment, the deliberate copying of

someone elses work or unacknowledged copying from printed or electronic sources is NOT

permitted. You may be subject to disciplinary procedure if you do this. You should sign this

sheet to show that you comply with these regulations.

Students Signature: .. Date: ....

Students Comments:

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.....

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Assessment has been internally verified for use.

Internal Verifier

Name: Dr. Lesly Ekanayaka

Signature : Approved by Dr. Lesly Date

Verified :

07/03/2011



Unit: Geology and Soil Mechanics

Handout Date: ____________________ Hand In Date:

____________________

Lab- Assignment 2 This assignment assesses Outcomes 4 and 5 by determination of

primary design properties of soils from common soil tests

Scenario

Determination of primary design parameters of soils for a given task using common soil tests is a

compulsory task expected from civil engineers. This assignment allows you to analyze common

soil tests and to determine design parameters.

To achieve the assessment criteria for pass (P4 and P5) you must demonstrate the ability to:

Explain the measurement of shear strength under undrained and drained conditions Describe the use and limitations of one dimensional consolidation Describe the laboratory measurement of soil permeability and its limitations Obtain and process laboratory data for the measurement of strength, compressibility and

permeability to current codes of practice (you may refer BS and ASTM)

Produce a laboratory report and interpret test results obtained

This can be achieved by completing the following tasks and submitting your solutions in a neat

well-presented manner.

Tasks

You will be asked to participate in conducting laboratory experiments at soil mechanics lab of

Open University o Sri Lanka. You are required to answer the following questions and answers

should be submitted as a report. You may refer additional reading material. Further, you will be

given some assistance to solve the given problems during the laboratory hours.



1: Conduct Triaxial test and direct shear test and explain the measurement of shear strength

under undrained and drained conditions (P4.1)

2: Conduct 1-D consolidation test and describe the use and limitations (P4.2)

3: Conduct constant head and falling head tests and explain the limitations (P4.3)

4: Compare the tests done at the lab with BS and ASTM codes (P5.1)

5: Produce a laboratory report and interpret test results obtained (p5.2)



Merit

descriptors Indicative characteristics

Contextualised

Evidence

In order to

achieve a merit

the learner must:

The learners evidence shows:

To achieve the

grade you will

need to:

M1 identify and apply

strategies to

find

appropriate

solutions

effective judgments have been made complex problems with more than one variable have

been explored

an effective approach to study and research has been applied

Select the

suitable test for

a given soil and

for the required

task

M2 select/design and

apply

appropriate

methods/tech

niques

relevant theories and techniques have been applied a range of methods and techniques have been applied a range of sources of information has been used the selection of methods and techniques/sources has

been justified

the design of methods/techniques has been justified complex information/data has been synthesised and

processed

appropriate learning methods/techniques have been applied

Justify your

selection from

your results

M3 present and

communicate

appropriate

findings

the appropriate structure and approach has been used coherent, logical development of principles/concepts

for the intended audience

a range of methods of presentation have been used and technical language has been accurately used

communication has taken place in familiar and unfamiliar contexts

the communication is appropriate for familiar and unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media have

been used



Distinction

descriptors Indicative characteristics Contextualised Evidence

In order to achieve a

distinction the learner

must:

The learners evidence shows: To achieve the grade you

will need to:

D1 use critical

reflection to

evaluate own

work and justify

valid conclusions

conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas and have been justified

the validity of results has been evaluated using defined criteria

self-criticism of approach has taken place realistic improvements have been

proposed against defined characteristics

for success

Submit a laboratory report

and interpret test results

obtained (You may refer

books and internet for

additional

recommendations)

D2 take responsibility

for managing and

organizing

activities

autonomy/independence has been demonstrated

substantial activities, projects or investigations have been planned, managed

and organised

activities have been managed the unforeseen has been accommodated the importance of interdependence has

been recognised and achieved

Best group work will be

assessed.

D3 Demonstrate

convergent/lateral

/creative thinking

ideas have been generated and decisions taken

self-evaluation has taken place convergent and lateral thinking have been

applied

problems have been solved innovation and creative thought have been

applied

receptiveness to new ideas is evident effective thinking has taken place in

unfamiliar contexts



Grading Matrix

Assignment

No.

P1 P2 P3

P4 P5 M1 M2 M3 D1 D2 D3

Lab1 9 9

9 9 9

Assignment1 9

9 9 9 9 9

Lab2

9 9 9 9 9 9

Final

Examination 9

9

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