BAG301 Soil Mechanics Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BAG301 Soil Mechanics (also written as KAG301) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Module 1, Module 2, Module 3, Module 4 and Consolidation of soil, Module 5 and Stability of slopes. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BAG301 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BAG301 / KAG301 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Soil Mechanics |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BAG301 Soil Mechanics Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Module 1
Module 1: Nature and origin of soil; Soil forming rocks and minerals their classification and composition, important physical properties of soil. Introduction of soil mechanics, fields of soil mechanics, phase diagram, physical and index properties of soil, classification of soils.
Unit 2: Module 2
Module 2: Permeability, Darcy's Law, laboratory determination of hydraulic conductivity, equivalent hydraulic conductivity in stratified soil., effective and neutral stress, elementary concept of Boussinesq and Wester guards analysis, new mark influence chart.
Unit 3: Module 3
Module 3: Shear strength, Mohr stress circle, theoretical relationship between principle stress circle, theoretical relationship between principal stress, Mohr coulomb failure theory, effective stress principle. Determination of shear parameters by direct shear test, triaxial test & vane shear test. Numerical exercise based on various types of tests.
Unit 4: Module 4 · Consolidation of soil
Module 4: Compaction, composition of soils standard and modified protector test, abbot compaction and Jodhpur mini compaction test field compaction method and control. Consolidation of soil: Consolidation of soils, one dimensional consolidation spring analogy, Terzaghi’s theory, Laboratory consolidation test, calculation of void ratio and coefficient of volume change, Taylor’s and Casagrande’s method, determination of coefficient of consolidation.
Unit 5: Module 5 · Stability of slopes
Module 5: Earth pressure: plastic equilibrium in soils, active and passive states, Rankine’s theory of earth pressure, active and passive earth pressure for cohesive soils, simple numerical exercises. Stability of slopes: introduction to stability analysis of infinite and finite slopes friction circle method, Taylor’s stability number.
BAG301 Course Outcomes
- Category Departmental Course
- Subject
- Name SOIL MECHANICS
- Scheme and L-T-P Theory Sessional Total Credit
- Credits 3—1—0 Marks
- Test Assig/Att.
- Pre-
- requisites (if Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics of secondary level.
- any)
- At the end of this course, the student will be able to
- CO 1 Familiar with basic information of the soil and soil K1 & K2
- properties.
- CO 2 Understand the concept of Permeability and vertical K2
- stress below applied load.
- CO 3 Analyze the shear strength of the soil. K4
- CO 4 Understand the concept of compaction and K2
- consolidation.
- CO 5 Illustrate the earth pressure theory, and stability of slope. K2 & K4
- K1- Remember, K2- Understand, K3- Apply, K4- Analyze, K5-Evaulate, K6- Create
BAG301 Reference Books
- Determination of water content of soil.
- Determination of specific gravity of soil.
- Determination of field density of soil by core cutter method.
- Determination of field density by sand replacement method.
- Grain size analysis by sieving (Dry sieve analysis).
- Grain size analysis by hydrometer method.
- Determination of shrinkage limit.
- Determination of permeability by constant head method.
- Determination of permeability by variable head method.
- Determination of shear strength of soil by direct shear test.
- Determination of compaction characteristics (OMC & MDD) of the given soil sample.
Frequently Asked Questions about BAG301
What is the syllabus of BAG301 Soil Mechanics?
The AKTU BAG301 Soil Mechanics syllabus is divided into 5 units: Module 1; Module 2; Module 3; Module 4 and Consolidation of soil; Module 5 and Stability of slopes. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BAG301?
BAG301 Soil Mechanics has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 4 credits.
Is BAG301 the same subject as KAG301?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BAG301 and KAG301 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BAG301 taught in?
BAG301 Soil Mechanics is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BAG301 worth?
BAG301 Soil Mechanics carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BAG301 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BAG301?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Agriculture Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Agriculture Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.