CET 220 - Soils and Erosion Control

1. Examine the concepts of geology and soil identification
   1. Explain rock formations, classification and basic properties
   2. Summarize weathering process conversion from rock to soil
   3. Discuss transport process conversion from rock to soil
   4. Outline basic soil properties and their influence on the behavior of soil as an engineering material
   5. Compare soil index properties and their application to soil performance
2. Conduct field soil identification tests
   1. Perform coarse soil sieve analysis test
   2. Perform hydrometer analysis test
   3. Perform Plastic Limit Test
   4. Perform Liquid Limit Test
   5. Calculate Plasticity Index
3. Evaluate soils in the Unified, USDA and AASHTO soil classification systems
   1. Utilize results from soil tests to classify soils
   2. Compare and contrast soil performance based on its classification
4. Assess subsurface sampling processes and procedures
   1. Explain the importance of Field Observations and documentation
   2. Explain Sample Treatment Procedures
   3. Interpret Soil reports
5. Evaluate Moisture-Density relationships and their impact on compaction requirements
   1. Perform Proctor & Modified Proctor moisture-density tests
   2. Perform Sand Cone Density tests
   3. Obtain Radiation Safety Certification
   4. Perform Nuclear Density Test
   5. Perform test for moisture content of soil
6. Discuss Erosion and Sediment Control requirements
   1. Review and become familiar with details in the contract documents
   2. Explain the difference between erosion and sediment control and requirements of both on highway construction projects
   3. Discuss Best Management Practices for erosion and sediment control
   4. Explain the requirements of the Storm Water Permit