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All requirements in the file attached Similarity less than 10\%Turnitin report neededFor any clarification please ask civl_0009.1__geo_1__cw1.pdf Unformatted Attachment Preview Geotechnology 1 (CIVL 0009.1) – Spring- 2020 – CW (Assignment 1) – A & B – QP ` IN SEMESTER (INDIVIDUAL) ASSIGNMENT Module Code: CIVL 0009.1 Module Name: GEOTECHNOLOGY 1 Level: 2 Max. Marks: 100 Instructions to Student      Answer all questions. Deadline of submission: 07/06/2020 23:59 The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual weightage of the assignment which is 50 marks Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the draft is submitted at least 10 days before the final submission date. Feedback after final evaluation will be provided by 14/06/2020 Module Learning Outcomes The following LOs are achieved by the student by completing the assignment successfully 1) Perform lab tests to generate data, which will aid them in identifying different types of soil and assess its strength to solve a soil settlement problem by evaluation of laboratory results; use appropriate geotechnical methods for analysis. 2) Interpret laboratory-derived data for the design process and formulate an engineering approach to the solution of problems. Assignment Objective Experimental work is fundamental in developing your understanding of the theoretical knowledge in Engineering. It also gives you practical experience in the use of equipment and the experimental techniques in your field. Lab reports should follow a set format and use appropriate language (English language in this case). This material explains the tasks involved in doing a lab report and covers some important points you should keep in mind. The purpose of any lab report is to present, in an elucidated (and professionally written) report, the rationale, procedure and results of an experiment in sufficient detail to allow someone else to replicate it. As part of your studies, your laboratory report is also used as a means of assessing MEC_AMO_TEM_034_01 Page 1 of 15 Geotechnology 1 (CIVL 0009.1) – Spring- 2020 – CW (Assignment 1) – A & B – QP your experimentation skills and your understanding of the applications of theory. The presentation of the report is very important as it helps you improve your technical writing skills. Results can be presented in figures or tables so that it is easy for you to compare the calculated and the measured values. Assignment Task Students are required to submit ONE comprehensive lab report through TURNITIN, and assessed for 100 marks. Finally, these marks will be scaled as to 50 marks. This task includes four experiments. Required data is attached with this task in appendix. Please check last pages of this coursework for the data (100 Marks) Experiment 1- Soil Particle Size Distribution (Gradation Curve) This test is performed to determine the percentage of different grain sizes contained within a soil. The mechanical or sieve analysis is performed to determine the distribution of the coarser, larger-sized particles (gravel & sand) Experiment 2- Soil Consistency Limits (Liquid Limit and Plastic Limit) Determination This lab is performed to determine the liquid limit and plastic limit of a fine-grained soil. Experiment 3: Field density test (soil bulk unit weight test) This test is performed to determine the Calibration for bulk density of Sand and Bulk & dry Density of Soil. Experiment 4- Soil Compaction Test This laboratory test is performed to determine the relationship between the moisture content and the dry density of a soil for a specified compactive effort. The compactive effort is the amount of mechanical energy that is applied to the soil mass. Your Comprehensive report should be include following: Introduction This section introduces the reader to the experiment and briefly outlines theory and background information relevant to the experiment. Its practical application/ use in civil engineering practice. You need to state any relevant laws, equations and theorems you will be using or investigating and you need to explain the different analyses used. This subsection states the objectives of the experiment. In any experiment, you aim to do something. For example, your objective is to verify, to investigate, to measure, to determine, to compare or to calculate. Include at least five citations in the text and it should reflect in the references. Preferably, use MEC E library resources MEC_AMO_TEM_034_01 Page 2 of 15 Geotechnology 1 (CIVL 0009.1) – Spring- 2020 – CW (Assignment 1) – A & B – QP Methodology (According to number of experiments) This section briefly reports the steps that you followed in carrying out the experiment. Do not repeat word for word what is in the lab manual but concisely summarize in your own words the key steps that were taken in the experiment. The Method section describes what was actually done and so the verbs are usually written in the past tense, passive voice (for example, were conducted, was measured, and was calculated) Observations and Analysis of results. Use the required data attached with this coursework in the last page and complete the calculation of each experiment. This section includes observations, calculations and results of experiments performed Include tabular forms, figures and graphs of the experiments asked in the task Results and Discussion. In the Discussion section, you discuss your results by: Comment on the results obtained Interpreting what the results mean Provide the use of results where it will be used in civil engineering practice Conclusion The conclusion section provides an effective ending to your report. The content should relate directly to the aims of the project as stated in the introduction, and sum up the essential features of your work. This section: States whether you have achieved your aims Gives a brief summary of the key findings or information in your report Highlights the major outcomes of your investigation and their significance. Summarizes the main reasons for any discrepancies. References. Provide the list of all the sources of information you have consulted incorporated in the report following the right format of listing them, using the CU Harvard style-referencing format. All references listed can come from only authentic websites, journals, reference books magazines etc. Include MOOC (if any) in the reference list and preferably to use MEC E Library resources. Students are asked to write minimum 10 references in the reference list REPORT FORMAT  Assessment should have a Title Page. Title Page should contain the following information.  Assessment Name MEC_AMO_TEM_034_01 Page 3 of 15 Geotechnology 1 (CIVL 0009.1) – Spring- 2020 – CW (Assignment 1) – A & B – QP            Class  Student name  Student ID Use page numbers Assignment should be typed in your own words and computer typed using Times New Roman font size 12 and spacing 1.5 Softcopy in word format is to be submitted through Turnitin link on Moodle. Heading should be with Font Size 14, Bold, Underline Use Diagrams and Examples to explain your topic. Total number of words should be between 800 words to 1200 words maximum Each student has to do the assignment individually You can refer books in e Library or use internet resource. However, you should not cut and paste material from internet nor provide photocopied material from books. The assignment answers should be in your own words after understanding the matter from the above resources. All resources should be cited using CU Harvard style. A student may be called for VIVA to discuss his work “if the instructor have a doubt regarding the source of the work (ghost writing)”. Important Policies to be followed 1. Student Academic Integrity Policy*: MEC upholds the spirit of academic integrity in all forms of academic work and any form of violation of academic integrity shall invite severe penalty. Any benefit obtained by indulging in the act of violation of academic integrity shall be cancelled. All cases of violation of academic integrity on the part of the student shall fall under any of the below mentioned categories: 1. Plagiarism 2. Malpractice 3. Ghost Writing 4. Collusion 5. Other cases If the student fails a module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this module, the student is required to re-register the module. This is applicable to first and second offenders of plagiarism. 1. Plagiarism A. First offence of plagiarism I. If a student is caught first time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study in any assignment other than project work, the student will be allowed to re-submit the assignment once, within a maximum period of one week. However, MEC_AMO_TEM_034_01 Page 4 of 15 Geotechnology 1 (CIVL 0009.1) – Spring- 2020 – CW (Assignment 1) – A & B – QP a penalty of deduction of 25\% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be imposed. II. Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work one week from the date he or she is advised to re-submit. III. If the re-submitted work is also found to be plagiarized, then that assessment will be awarded a zero mark. Re-submission of the work beyond the maximum period of one week will not be accepted and the assessment will be awarded a zero mark. B. Second offence of plagiarism If any student is caught second time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study (in a subsequent semester), the student will directly be awarded zero for the work in which plagiarism is detected. In such cases, the student will not be allowed to resubmit the work. A warning of suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign an undertaking and undergo counselling session in such cases. 2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion A. First offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion If a student is caught in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module and shall be required to re-register the module B. Second Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion If a student is caught a second time in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module. A warning of suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign an undertaking and undergo counselling session in such cases. 3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation If a student is caught a third time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student shall fail the module and also shall be suspended for one semester from the College, as recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. 4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation: If a student is caught a fourth time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student shall fail the module and also shall be expelled from the College, as recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. 5. Other cases MEC_AMO_TEM_034_01 Page 5 of 15 Geotechnology 1 (CIVL 0009.1) – Spring- 2020 – CW (Assignment 1) – A & B – QP If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of “other cases” mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, student’s case shall be forwarded to an institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. The committee shall investigate the case by means of a viva and/or a disciplinary hearing and shall take appropriate decision. The penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic integrity violation which falls in this category of “other cases” can be a warning/component zero/ module fail/suspension/expulsion depending on the nature and gravity of the offence. 6. Types/Variations of Cases: I. If plagiarism is detected in any component of one assessment, the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment, even if only the component or part submission alone needs to be resubmitted. II. If plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism and the policy will then be applied to all students III. If plagiarism is detected in any component of a group assessment, the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment even if only the component or part submission alone needs to be resubmitted. All students of the group would be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism and the policy will then be applied to all the students of the group. IV. If the assessment consists of components or part submissions that could be a group assessment component (e.g. group assignment) and an individual assessment component (e.g. individual reflection), the following will be applicable: a. If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the group will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism, The policy will then be applied to all students of the group. Group assessment component will be resubmitted as per the policy. b. If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual assessment component will be resubmitted and the policy will then be applied to that student alone. c. For both (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment. * For further details Refer to MEC Student Academic Integrity Policy in Student Handbook. 2. Late Submission Regulations: It is the students’ responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments. As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, late submissions are allowed for one week (5 working days) for all UG modules with a penalty. In such cases, a deduction of 5\% of the marks obtained for the submitted work shall be imposed for each working day following MEC_AMO_TEM_034_01 Page 6 of 15 Geotechnology 1 (CIVL 0009.1) – Spring- 2020 – CW (Assignment 1) – A & B – QP      the last date of submission till the date of actual submission. Assessment documents submitted beyond a period of one week (5 working days) after the last date of submission will not be accepted and will be awarded a zero for that assessment. In cases where the submission has been delayed due to extenuating circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit the work without imposing the late submission policy stated above. The extended period of submission will be one week from the original last date of submission. In such cases, the student is expected to submit the supporting certificates on or before the original last date of submission of the assessment and the decision of extension rests with faculty responsible for the assessment .The late submission policy shall be applied if the student fails to submit the work within one week of the original last date of submission. Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if required. 3. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research subjects involved including the welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all student projects are expected to be undertaken as per the MEC Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy. Accordingly the following shall apply. Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high ethical standards consistent with national and international standards and conventions. Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee. Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of microbial, animal or plant cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee. Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and intended uses of research findings. Written consent must be obtained from people involved prior to the commencement of research. Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be used only for the intended purpose of research. Assessment Evaluation Criteria Classification And \% Range MEC_AMO_TEM_034_01 Reflection and critical analysis. Knowledge and Understanding/ Application of Theory Evidence of Reading Referencing and Bibliography Presentation, Grammar and Spelling Page 7 of 15 Geotechnology 1 (CIVL 0009.1) – Spring- 2020 – CW (Assignment 1) – A & B – QP Outstanding Excellent Very Good Quality Good (Acceptable) Adequate/ Satisfactory MEC_AMO_TEM_034_01 Highly competent analytical skills and reflective practice, demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values and principles and professional development planning. Strong analytical skills and reflective practice used, demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values, principles and competencies and professional development planning. Good use of analytical skills and reflective practice demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values, principles and competencies and professional development planning. Acceptable use of analytical skills and reflective practice demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values, principles and competencies and professional development planning. Adequate use of analytical skills and reflective practice demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required Extensive knowledge and depth of understanding of principles and concepts and /or outstanding application of theory in practice. Evidence of reading an extensive range of educational literature/research and where applicable workplace strategies, policies and procedures. Accurate referencing and bibliography correctly using appropriate referencing style Excellent presentation, logically structured, using correct grammar and spelling, excellent cross-referencing and links to supporting evidence Excellent knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts and /or excellent knowledge and understanding of the application of theory in practice Evidence of reading a wide range of educational literature/research and where applicable, workplace strategies, policies and procedures. Appropriate referencing and bibliography correctly using appropriate referencing style Good presentation, competently structured, using correct grammar and spelling, clear and easy to use links to supporting evidence Good knowledge or key principles and concepts and/or good knowledge of the application of theory in practice Evidence of reading a good range of educational literature/research and where applicable workplace strategies, policies and procedures. Generally well referenced with correct use of the appropriate referencing style Reasonable presentation, completely structured, acceptable grammar and spelling, acceptable links to supporting evidence Acceptable knowledge of key principles and concepts and/or knowledge of the application of theory in practice Evidence of reading an appropriate range of educational literature/research and where applicable, relevant workplace policies and procedures Adequate referencing. Generally accurate use of appropriate referencing style Adequate presentation and structure, acceptable grammar and spelling, adequate links to supporting evidence Adequate knowledge of key principles and concepts and/o ... Purchase answer to see full attachment