Unit 1 Chemical and Physical Properties of Rocks
  1.1  Composition of Rocks
  1.2  Geological Classification of Rocks
Unit 2 Soll Composition and Classification
  2.1  Soil Composition
    2.1.1  Weight-volume Relationships
    2.1.2  Relative Density
    2.1.3  Particle Size
    2.1.4  Clays
    2.1.5  Plasticity and the Atterberg Limits
  2.2  Soil Classification
Unit 3 Influence of Groundwater to Engineering
  3.1  Pavements
  3.2  Slopes
Unit 4 Site Investigation
  4.1  Background Literature Search
  4.2  Field Reconnaissance
  4.3  Subsurface Exploration and Sampling
  4.4  Exploratory Borings
  4.5  Soil Sampling
  4.6  Groundwater Monitoring
  4.7  Exploratory Trenches
Unit 5 Laboratory Testing of Soils
  5.1  Introduction
  5.2  Common Laboratory Tests
    5.2.1  Index Tests
    5.2.2  Oedometer
    5.2.3  Shear Strength Tests
    5.2.4  Permeability
Unit 6 In-situ Testing
  6.1  Standard Penetration Test (SFI')
  6.2  Cone Penetration Test (CPT)
  6.3  Vane Shear Test (VST)
  6.4  Pressuremeter Test (PMT)
  6.5  Diiatometer Test (DMT)
  6.6  Becker Penetration Test
  6.7  Comparison of In-situ Test Methods
Unit 7 Drilling Technology
  7.1  Classification of Types of Drilling
  7.2  The Connection to the Bit
    7.2.1  Transmission of Power
    7.2.2  Control of the Bit
    7.2.3  Conduct of Fluid
    7.2.4  Conduct of Cuttings
    7.2.5  Drill String Flexibility
    7.2.6  Tasks Performed Down the Hole
    7.2.7  The Drill String Gives the Clues
  7.3  Pipes and Pipe Threads
    7.3.1  Tubing for Drill Pipe
    7.3.2  Tubing for Casing
    7.3.3  Threads
    7.3.4  Rotary Tool Joints
    7.3.5  Drill Pipe Failure
    7.3.6  Correct Make-up Torque
    7.3.7  Caring for Pipes and Threads
  7.4  Cable Tool and Hydraulic Drilling
    7.4.1  Features of Cable Tool Percussion
    7.4.2  Cable Tool Techniques
    7.4.3  Other Cable Types
    7.4.4  Hydraulic Types of Drilling
    7.4.5  Suitability of Hydraulic Drilling
    7.4.6  Essential Cable Tool Drill String Components
  7.5  Auger Drilling
    7.5.1  Types of Auger Drilling
    7.5.2  Applications of Auger Drills
  7.6  Rotary and Down-hole Hammer Drilling
    7.6.1  What is Rotary Drilling?
    7.6.2  Forms of Rotary Drive
    7.6.3  Methods of Feeding the Bit
    7.6.4  Rotary Down-hole Hammer Drilling
    7.6.5  Rotary Fluid Circulation
    7.6.6  Reverse Circulation
    7.6.7  Types and Features of Rotary Rigs
  7.7  Slim-hole Rotary and Diamond Drilling
    7.7.1  What is Meant by Slim-hole Rotary Drilling?
    7.7.2  Varieties of Slim-hole Core Drilling
    7.7.3  Diamond Drill Rigs
    7.7.4  Other Slim-hole Types of Drilling
  7.8  Drill Rig Parameters
Unit 8 Shallow Foundations
  8.1  Function of Foundations
    8.1.1  Foundation Engineering
    8.1.2  Foundation Classification and Selection
    8.1.3  General Requirements
    8.1.4  Additional Considerations
  8.2  Types of Shallow Foundations
    8.2.1  Introduction
    8.2.2  Strip Foundations
    8.2.3  Rafts
Unit 9 Deep Foundations
  9.1  Pile Foundations
    9.1.1  Steel Piles
    9.1.2  Concrete Piles
    9.1.3  Negative Skin Friction
    9.1.4  Determination of Negative Skin Friction
    9.1.5  Pile Groups
    9.1.6  Pile Spacing
    9.1.7  Efficiency
  9.2  Drilled Shaft and Caisson Foundations
    9.2.1  Types of Drilled Shafts
    9.2.2  Construction Procedures
    9.2.3  Types of Caissons
Unit 10 Soil Improvements
  10.1  Methods of Soil Improvements
    10.1.1  General Principles of Compaction
    10.1.2  Vibroflotation
    10.1.3  Sand Drains
    10.1.4  Lime Stabilization
    10.1.5  Cement Stabilization
    10.1.6  Fly Ash Stabilization
    10.1.7  Stone Columns
    10.1.8  Sand Compaction Piles
    10.1.9  Dynamic Compaction
  10.2  Soil Stabilization
Unit 11 Grouting Engineering
  11.1  Definition
  11.2  Conceptual Design
  11.3  Uses of Grouting
  ll.4  Types of Grouting