Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester Course Number Course Name Phase Credits Hours Required/Elective Instructor Class Student NO. Withdraw Note

Spring Semester
Year 2026 359490 Ground Improvement 1 3.0 3 ★ 　JUNG CHIANG 4CE3A
4CE3B 36 0 上限40人/土木三甲乙合開

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Spring Semester Year 2026	359490	Ground Improvement	1	3.0	3	★	JUNG CHIANG	4CE3A 4CE3B	36	0	上限40人/土木三甲乙合開

Course Plan：

Instructor 　JUNG CHIANG　Office Hours

Email jungchiang@mail.ntut.edu.tw

Last Updated 2025-12-19 08:56:11

Course Objective Ground improvement plays a crucial role in enhancing the stability and performance of problematic soils in construction engineering. This course explores key concepts, including ground improvement measures such as compaction, dewatering, preloading, vibroflotation, soil grouting, and soil-lime stabilization, all of which are essential for strengthening weak soils and ensuring the safety and longevity of construction projects.

Course Schedule Week 1: Introduction Week 2: Compaction and Consolidation of Soils Week 3: Soil Shear Strength Week 4: Shallow Surface Ground Treatment Week 5: Improvement of Sandy Soil (1) Week 6: Improvement of Sandy Soil (2) Week 7: Improvement of Clayey Soil (1) Week 8: Improvement of Clayey Soil (2) Week 9: Soil Grouting Week 10: Invited Lecture Week 11: Ground Anchors Week 12: Application of Geosynthetics (1) Week 13: Application of Geosynthetics (2) Week 14: Application of Geosynthetics (3) Week 15: Invited Lecture Week 16: Special Lecture Week 17: Term Project (1) Week 18: Term Project (2)

Evaluation and grading policy Participation: 10% Class Performance: 30% Assignments: 20% Term Project: 40%

Materials All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

Foreign-language textbooks:No
Course materials will be prepared by the instructor in ppt format.

The access to curricular consultation Office hours: Anytime the instructor is in the office (or by appointment).

The course corresponds to the SDGs SDG4：優質教育（Quality Education）
SDG9：產業創新與基礎設施（Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure）
SDG11：永續城市與社區（Sustainable Cities and Communities）

Does the course incorporate AI ● 鼓勵學生使用生成式AI工具（Encourage students to use generative AI tools）

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Instructor	JUNG CHIANG　Office Hours
Email	jungchiang@mail.ntut.edu.tw
Last Updated	2025-12-19 08:56:11
Course Objective	Ground improvement plays a crucial role in enhancing the stability and performance of problematic soils in construction engineering. This course explores key concepts, including ground improvement measures such as compaction, dewatering, preloading, vibroflotation, soil grouting, and soil-lime stabilization, all of which are essential for strengthening weak soils and ensuring the safety and longevity of construction projects.
Course Schedule	Week 1: Introduction Week 2: Compaction and Consolidation of Soils Week 3: Soil Shear Strength Week 4: Shallow Surface Ground Treatment Week 5: Improvement of Sandy Soil (1) Week 6: Improvement of Sandy Soil (2) Week 7: Improvement of Clayey Soil (1) Week 8: Improvement of Clayey Soil (2) Week 9: Soil Grouting Week 10: Invited Lecture Week 11: Ground Anchors Week 12: Application of Geosynthetics (1) Week 13: Application of Geosynthetics (2) Week 14: Application of Geosynthetics (3) Week 15: Invited Lecture Week 16: Special Lecture Week 17: Term Project (1) Week 18: Term Project (2)
Evaluation and grading policy	Participation: 10% Class Performance: 30% Assignments: 20% Term Project: 40%
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:No Course materials will be prepared by the instructor in ppt format.
The access to curricular consultation	Office hours: Anytime the instructor is in the office (or by appointment).
The course corresponds to the SDGs	SDG4：優質教育（Quality Education） SDG9：產業創新與基礎設施（Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure） SDG11：永續城市與社區（Sustainable Cities and Communities）
Does the course incorporate AI	● 鼓勵學生使用生成式AI工具（Encourage students to use generative AI tools）
Note