Dynamics of Soils and Foundations
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Follow on Instagram for UpdatesDynamics of Soils and Foundations Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Dynamics of Soils and Foundations (subject code ME02076011) as prescribed for C(E · Semester 2 divides the course into 5 units, covering 11 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (ME02076011)Unit 1 Theory of Vibration Introduction – Nature of dynamic loads –
- vibrations of single degree freedom system – free vibrations of spring – mass systems – forced vibrations – viscous damping
- Transmissibility – Principles of vibration measuring instruments effect of Transient and Pulsating loads – vibrations of multi degree freedom system
Unit 2 Dynamic Soil Properties and Behaviour Dynamic stress – strain
- characteristics – principles of measuring dynamic properties – Laboratory Techniques – Field tests – Factors affecting dynamic properties - Typical values- Dynamic bearing capacity – Dynamic earth pressure
Unit 3 Foundations for Reciprocating Machines Types of Machines and
- Foundations – General requirements – Modes of vibration of a rigid foundation
- block method of analysis – Linear Elastic weightless spring method – Elastic half – space method – Analog models
- Design of Block foundation -- Codal Provisions
Unit 4 Foundation for Impact and Rotary Machines Dynamic analysis of
- impact type machines – Design of Hammer foundations – use of vibrator Absorbers – design – Codal recommendation
- Special consideration for Rotary machines – Design criteria – Loads on Turbo Generator Foundation – method of analysis – Design
- Dynamic soil – structure – Interaction
- Codal Provisions
Unit 5 Liquefaction and Vibration Isolation Mechanism of Liquefaction–
- Influencing factors--Evaluation of Liquefaction potential based on SPT- Force Isolation – Motion Isolation – use of spring and damping materials – vibration control of existing machine foundation – screening of vibration – open trenches – Pile Barriers – salient construction aspects of machine Foundations
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