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Soil Mechanics Through Project-Based Learning (Paperback)
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Soil Mechanics Through Project-Based Learning (Paperback)
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The currently available soil mechanics textbooks explain theory and
show some practical applications through solving abstract
geotechnical problems. Unfortunately, they do not engage students
in the learning process as students do not "experience" what they
study. This book employs a more engaging project-based approach to
learning, which partially simulates what practitioners do in real
life. It focuses on practical aspects of soil mechanics and makes
the subject "come alive" through introducing real world
geotechnical problems that the reader will be required to solve.
This book appeals to the new generations of students who would like
to have a better idea of what to expect in their employment future.
This book covers all significant topics in soil mechanics and slope
stability analysis. Each section is followed by several review
questions that will reinforce the reader's knowledge and make the
learning process more engaging. A few typical problems are also
discussed at the end of chapters to help the reader develop
problem-solving skills. Once the reader has sufficient knowledge of
soil properties and mechanics, they will be offered to undertake a
project-based assignment to scaffold their learning. The assignment
consists of real field and laboratory data including boreholes and
test results so that the reader can experience what geotechnical
engineering practice is like, identify with it personally, and
integrate it into their own knowledge base. In addition, some
problems include open-ended questions, which will encourage the
reader to exercise their judgement and develop practical skills. To
foster the learning process, solutions to all questions are
provided to ensure timely feedback.
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