Principles of Soil Mechanics and Aggregate Production
Module Overview
This module presents an introduction to the fundamental concepts of heavy civil engineering, ranging from classification of rock and soil material, to aggregate production and soil material weight-volume relationships. Finally, factors influencing the soil compaction and the different equipment that can be used for compaction are introduced in this module.
Learning Outcomes
- Classify different categories of rocks and their origin, including igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, thermal metamorphic rocks and stress metamorphic rocks
- Identify aggregate sources, types, and properties
- Explain and apply the concepts of unit weight, swelling, compaction, and volume capacity as they related to heavy civil engineering projects
- Explain the factors influencing the method and level of soil compaction
- Discuss different compaction equipment and their effectiveness in different soil types
Explore Module
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Related Project Resources
| Type | Title | License |
|---|---|---|
| Image | Rock Material Comparison Chart (PNG, 5.72 MB) | CC BY |
| Image | Particles and Grain Size (PNG, 3.57 MB) | CC BY |
| Image | Aggregate Strength (PNG, 454.03 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Compaction (PNG, 535.83 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Compaction Curve (PNG, 535.83 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Compaction Equipment (PNG, 4.2 MB) | CC BY |
| Image | Compaction Tests (PNG, 526.65 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Gradation Curve (PNG, 653.61 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Nuclear Densometer (PNG, 305.22 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Soil Weight Volume Relationships (PNG, 309.35 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Volumetric Measure - Bank Volume (PNG, 811.59 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Volumetric Measure - Compacted Volume (PNG, 805.03 KB) | CC BY |
| Scorm Package | Principles of Soil Mechanics and Aggregate Production (SCORM package) (144 MB) | This SCORM package can be downloaded, and uploaded into your institution's Learning Management System. | CC BY |
| Storyline File | Principles of Soil Mechanics and Aggregate Production (Storyline file) (344 MB) | This Storyline File can be downloaded and modified to your specific learning objectives (within the bounds of the creative commons licensing selected for this file. This is encouraged, but any technical issues are not supported by the University of Toronto. | CC BY |
| Video | Crushing Rocks | CC BY |
| Video | Crushed Rocks and Screening | CC BY |
Module Details
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