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 29 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	29	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 2026-02-26 11:48:32

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: Characteristic of Soils Week 3: Shallow Surface Ground Treatment (1) Week 4: Shallow Surface Ground Treatment (2) 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: Special Topic (1) Week 10: Soil Grouting (1) Week 11: Soil Grouting (2) Week 12: Application of Geosynthetics (1) Week 13: Application of Geosynthetics (2) Week 14: Special Topic (2) Week 15: Invited Lecture (Flexible) Week 16: Ground Anchor Week 17: Final Presentation (1) Week 18: Final Presentation (2)

Evaluation and grading policy Attendance: 10% Class Participation: 20% Assignment/Feedback Report: 30% Final Report: 20% Final Presentation: 20%

Materials All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

Foreign-language textbooks:No
Course materials will be mainly based on instructor-prepared lecture notes in PowerPoint format. Reference textbooks will be introduced in the first week of class.

The access to curricular consultation Office Hours: Anytime the instructor is in the office, or by appointment.

Expanding teaching and resources ● 數位科技融入 (Digital Technology Integration)
運用生成式AI、VR/AR、IoT、IRS等新興科技輔助教學與評量。
Utilizes emerging technologies such as Generative AI, VR/AR, IoT, and IRS (Interactive Response Systems) to facilitate teaching and assessment.
● 參與式創新教學 (Participatory & Innovative Teaching)
強調學生參與與產出，導入翻轉、PBL/專題、設計思考或遊戲化等策略。
Emphasizes student engagement and outcomes by adopting strategies such as Flipped Classroom, PBL (Problem/Project- Based Learning), Design Thinking, or Gamification.

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）
● 使用生成式AI進行課堂即時互動（Use generative AI for real-time classroom interaction）

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Instructor	JUNG CHIANG　Office Hours
Email	jungchiang@mail.ntut.edu.tw
Last Updated	2026-02-26 11:48:32
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: Characteristic of Soils Week 3: Shallow Surface Ground Treatment (1) Week 4: Shallow Surface Ground Treatment (2) 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: Special Topic (1) Week 10: Soil Grouting (1) Week 11: Soil Grouting (2) Week 12: Application of Geosynthetics (1) Week 13: Application of Geosynthetics (2) Week 14: Special Topic (2) Week 15: Invited Lecture (Flexible) Week 16: Ground Anchor Week 17: Final Presentation (1) Week 18: Final Presentation (2)
Evaluation and grading policy	Attendance: 10% Class Participation: 20% Assignment/Feedback Report: 30% Final Report: 20% Final Presentation: 20%
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:No Course materials will be mainly based on instructor-prepared lecture notes in PowerPoint format. Reference textbooks will be introduced in the first week of class.
The access to curricular consultation	Office Hours: Anytime the instructor is in the office, or by appointment.
Expanding teaching and resources	● 數位科技融入 (Digital Technology Integration) 運用生成式AI、VR/AR、IoT、IRS等新興科技輔助教學與評量。 Utilizes emerging technologies such as Generative AI, VR/AR, IoT, and IRS (Interactive Response Systems) to facilitate teaching and assessment. ● 參與式創新教學 (Participatory & Innovative Teaching) 強調學生參與與產出，導入翻轉、PBL/專題、設計思考或遊戲化等策略。 Emphasizes student engagement and outcomes by adopting strategies such as Flipped Classroom, PBL (Problem/Project- Based Learning), Design Thinking, or Gamification.
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） ● 使用生成式AI進行課堂即時互動（Use generative AI for real-time classroom interaction）
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