Transportation problems references (geotech) afternoon session
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GKA, I'm not sure why you think you need Transpo references for the Geo afternoon? What topic(s) specifically do you think you need Transpo references for?
I. Subsurface Exploration and Sampling 7.5%
A. Drilling and sampling procedures
B. Soil classification
C. General rock characterization (e.g., RQD, description, joints and fractures)
D. Boring log interpretation (e.g., soil profile)
E. In situ testing
II. Engineering Properties of Soils and Materials 12.5%
A. Index properties
B. Phase relationships
C. Permeability
D. Geosynthetics
E. Pavement design criteria
F. Shear strength properties
G. Frost susceptibility
III. Soil Mechanics Analysis 12.5%
A. Pressure distribution
B. Lateral earth pressure
C. Consolidation
D. Compaction
E. Expansive soils
F. Effective and total stresses
IV. Earthquake Engineering 5%
A. Liquefaction
B. Pseudo-static analysis and earthquake loadings
C. Seismic site characterization
V. Earth Structures 10%
A. Slope stability
B. Slabs-on-grade
C. Earth dams
D. Techniques and suitability of ground modification
VI. Shallow Foundations 15%
A. Bearing capacity
B. Settlement
C. Mat and raft foundations
VII. Earth Retaining Structures, Including Temporary Structures 17.5%
A. Gravity walls and cofferdams
B. Cantilever walls
C. Stability analysis
D. Mechanically stabilized earth walls
E. Braced and anchored excavations
F. Soil and rock anchors
G. Temporary structures, including shoring and re-shoring
VIII. Deep Foundations 10%
A. Axial capacity (single pile/drilled shaft)
B. Lateral capacity and deflections (single pile/drilled shaft)
C. Settlement
D. Behavior of pile and/or drilled shaft group
E. Pile load test
F. Pile installation
G. Pile dynamics (e.g., wave equation, high-strain dynamic testing)
IX. Other Topics 10%
A. Groundwater and well fields 1. Well logging and subsurface properties
2. Aquifers (e.g., characterization)
3. Groundwater flow including Darcy’s Law and seepage analysis
4. Well analysis (steady flow only)
5. Groundwater control, including drainage, construction dewatering, and pumping
6. Seepage (e.g., exit gradient, drain fields, seepage forces, flow nets)
B. Construction operations and methods 1. Quality control process (QA/QC) (e.g., when digging, confirming quality; writing QA processes)
2. Concrete maturity and early strength evaluation
3. Worker health, safety, and environment, including OSHA regulations
I. Subsurface Exploration and Sampling 7.5%
A. Drilling and sampling procedures
B. Soil classification
C. General rock characterization (e.g., RQD, description, joints and fractures)
D. Boring log interpretation (e.g., soil profile)
E. In situ testing
II. Engineering Properties of Soils and Materials 12.5%
A. Index properties
B. Phase relationships
C. Permeability
D. Geosynthetics
E. Pavement design criteria
F. Shear strength properties
G. Frost susceptibility
III. Soil Mechanics Analysis 12.5%
A. Pressure distribution
B. Lateral earth pressure
C. Consolidation
D. Compaction
E. Expansive soils
F. Effective and total stresses
IV. Earthquake Engineering 5%
A. Liquefaction
B. Pseudo-static analysis and earthquake loadings
C. Seismic site characterization
V. Earth Structures 10%
A. Slope stability
B. Slabs-on-grade
C. Earth dams
D. Techniques and suitability of ground modification
VI. Shallow Foundations 15%
A. Bearing capacity
B. Settlement
C. Mat and raft foundations
VII. Earth Retaining Structures, Including Temporary Structures 17.5%
A. Gravity walls and cofferdams
B. Cantilever walls
C. Stability analysis
D. Mechanically stabilized earth walls
E. Braced and anchored excavations
F. Soil and rock anchors
G. Temporary structures, including shoring and re-shoring
VIII. Deep Foundations 10%
A. Axial capacity (single pile/drilled shaft)
B. Lateral capacity and deflections (single pile/drilled shaft)
C. Settlement
D. Behavior of pile and/or drilled shaft group
E. Pile load test
F. Pile installation
G. Pile dynamics (e.g., wave equation, high-strain dynamic testing)
IX. Other Topics 10%
A. Groundwater and well fields 1. Well logging and subsurface properties
2. Aquifers (e.g., characterization)
3. Groundwater flow including Darcy’s Law and seepage analysis
4. Well analysis (steady flow only)
5. Groundwater control, including drainage, construction dewatering, and pumping
6. Seepage (e.g., exit gradient, drain fields, seepage forces, flow nets)
B. Construction operations and methods 1. Quality control process (QA/QC) (e.g., when digging, confirming quality; writing QA processes)
2. Concrete maturity and early strength evaluation
3. Worker health, safety, and environment, including OSHA regulations
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Hi,
I had a highway and transportation book by Garber, it was from 1988 or 1990, it was helpful for some of the morning questions, and for a couple of the geotech afternoon questions.
Some general info on asphalt, frost heave, and subgrade reaction were useful. I found my copy at a Goodwill store for a dollar. A web search may find you a cheap used one. Occasionally I refer to the copy at work.
I had a highway and transportation book by Garber, it was from 1988 or 1990, it was helpful for some of the morning questions, and for a couple of the geotech afternoon questions.
Some general info on asphalt, frost heave, and subgrade reaction were useful. I found my copy at a Goodwill store for a dollar. A web search may find you a cheap used one. Occasionally I refer to the copy at work.
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