NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 土壤力學實驗(3299)
	(Eng.) Soil Mechanics Laboratory
Offering Dept	Department of Civil Engineering
Course Type	Required			Credits	1	Teacher	TSAI CHI CHIN
Department	Department of Civil Engineering / Undergraduate			Language	Chinese	Semester	2026-FALL
Course Description	In this class, we will introduce basic experiment of soil mechanics for student to practice in the laboratory, including physical test, compaction test, seepage test, consolidation test, and strength test.
Prerequisites	土壤力學(一)

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
To practice in the laboratory of soil mechanics , including physical test, compaction test, seepage test, consolidation test, and strength test.	1.Capability in computation and analysis for civil engineering theory 2.Capability in analysis, evaluation, design, and implementation for civil engineering practices with contemporary tools 3.Capability in project management, communication, team work, and problem-solving 4.Acknowledgements in contemporary issues with international perspective, societal responsibilities, engineering and information ethics, and continuing learning as civil engineers 5.Professional knowledge in structural engineering, hydraulic engineering, geotechnical engineering, geomatics, construction management, hazard mitigation, and sustainable engineering	30 20 30 10 10	Practicum Exercises Discussion	Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment Internship
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Introduction Week 2 Physical tests I (unit weight, water content, and Gs) Week 3 Physical tests I (unit weight, water content, and Gs) Week 4 Physical tests II (liquid limit and plastic limit) Grade size distribution (sieve and hydrometer analysis) Week 5 Physical tests II (liquid limit and plastic limit) Grade size distribution (sieve and hydrometer analysis) Week 6 Compaction test Week 7 Compaction test Week 8 1D consolidation + Field density Week 9 1D consolidation + Field density Week 10 Seepage test Week 11 Seepage test Week 12 Direct shear test Week 13 Direct shear test Week 14 Trixial test (UU) Week 15 Trixial test (UU) Week 16 Unconfined compression test Unconfined compression test Exam self-directed learning
Evaluation
Participation 25%, Final exam (project) 35%, Report (x7) 40%
Textbook & other References
土壤力學試驗 ，洪如江編著，科技圖書股份有限公司 土壤力學試驗 ，許澤善編著，高立圖書有限公司 Geotechnical Laboratory Measurements for Engineers，John T. Germaine, Amy V. Germaine，Wiley
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
於 Ilearning 上
Office Hours
Tue. 2:00~3:00 pm

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