Aim

Ascertain the student has gain the knowledge and understanding of soil physical relations, differences between soil types and the importance of compaction work.

Objective 

To collect and present information about different types of earth filled dams, main components of the dams and their properties.

To understand the importance of compaction, in practice specifications and the general procedure followed in any typical earth fill dam project.A. Knowledge and understanding of the topic

This is the factual foundation of the assignment. The essential facts should be accurate and broad enough in their scope to allow further application.

B. Application and analysis of the topic (Module specific Skill)

This is the way in which you analyse/ examine the factual information and how you interpret this information to add value to your answer (this could be in the form of conclusions, solutions, recommendations,etc.). It is also important to remember that the assessor must logically be able to followthe information in assignment submissions.

C. The structure in terms of logic and coherence

Submissions should have a clear start and a clear end. Information within submissions should also be logical and well grouped.

D. The use of relevant work examples and/or examples gained from further reading

Suggestions for further reading are contained within the course work and indicated at the end of the course work. These reading lists are not exhaustive and candidates are encouraged toread further and reference at the end of the course work using Harvard style of referencing.

Assignment

There are many types of dams that are used for the purpose of water storing. Earth fill dams are artificial water barriers. They are constructed basically by compiling and compacting of various compositions of soil, sand, clay and/or rock. In Oman, this type of dams is widely used.

As geotechnical engineer, you are required to write a report presenting the following:

A. Different components of all types of earth fill dam.
B. The type of soil that should be used in each component and its geotechnical properties.
C. Draw a neat proportionate free hand sketch of a typical earth filled dam showing all the components and describe their functions.
D. the general compaction procedure which is followed in any earth dam project
E. The regulations and specifications that followed for compaction works for earth dam in Oman.
F. The experiments that are used to control the quality of the compaction works.

Contents of the report

1. Title page (template will be provided).

2. Marking sheet

3. Table of contents.

4. Chapter 1 Introduction

Here students should describe clearly:
a) The aim and the objectives of this report
b) The definition of earth filled dams and types.

5. Chapter 2Components of earth filled dam
Here student should answer points A, B,and C of the assignment.

6. Chapter3: Compaction and its importance in earth filled dam projects
Here student should answer points D, E, and Fof the assignment.

7. Chapter4: Case Studies from Oman
Discussinganearth filled dam casewhich was constructed in Oman. The discussion should include points A, B, D, and E

8. References: CCE referencing style should be used.