The development of an android app for geotechnical engineers

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1 General
  • 1.2 Problem Statement
  • 1.3 Objective
  • 1.4 Scope
  • 1.5 Methodology
• Chapter 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
  • 2.1 Smart Phone
  • 2.2 History of Smart Phones
    • 2.2.1 First Smart Phone "The IBM Simon 1993"
    • 2.2.2 Important features
  • 2.3 Use of Smart Phones in Civil Engineering
  • 2.4 Soil Properties
    • 2.4.1 Soil classification
      • 2.4.1.1 Unified Soil Classification System (USCS)
      • 2.4.1.2 American Associate of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
    • 2.4.2 Bearing capacity
      • 2.4.2.1 Equations for Bearing Capacity (Terzaghi)
    • 2.4.3 Specific Weight
      • 2.4.3.1 Bulk weight
      • 2.4.3.2 Dry weight
      • 2.4.3.3 Saturated weight

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The main objective of this research is to develop an Android application for geotechnical engineers to perform daily calculations. This application aims to provide a user-friendly platform for estimating key geotechnical properties using readily available data. The application simplifies complex calculations, making them accessible to engineers in the field.

• Development of a mobile application for geotechnical engineering calculations.
• Implementation of algorithms for determining soil properties (classification, bearing capacity, unit weight).
• User-friendly interface design for ease of use by geotechnical engineers.
• Comparison of application results with manual calculations to validate accuracy.
• Application of smartphone technology to improve efficiency in geotechnical practice.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the concept of developing a smartphone application for daily geotechnical engineering practice. It lays out the problem statement, highlighting the need for a user-friendly tool for quick calculations in the field. The chapter also details the objectives, scope, and methodology employed in the development of the application. It establishes the context and purpose of the research, providing a foundation for the subsequent chapters.

Chapter 2: LITERATURE REVIEW: This chapter explores the existing literature related to smartphone applications in civil engineering and the geotechnical properties the application will calculate. It delves into the history of smartphones and their increasing use in engineering applications. The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of relevant soil properties such as classification using USCS and AASHTO systems, bearing capacity calculations based on Terzaghi's equations, and different methods for determining specific weight. This review justifies the need for a consolidated application that integrates these calculations.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Android application, geotechnical engineering, soil classification, bearing capacity, unit weight, smartphone technology, soil mechanics, civil engineering, mobile application, USCS, AASHTO, Terzaghi.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main objective of the "Inhaltsverzeichnis, Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte, Zusammenfassung der Kapitel, Schlüsselwörter" document?

The primary objective outlined in the document is to develop an Android application designed for geotechnical engineers to perform daily calculations. This application aims to provide a user-friendly platform for estimating key geotechnical properties using readily available data, simplifying complex calculations for engineers in the field.

What are the key themes covered in this research?

The key themes include the development of a mobile application for geotechnical engineering calculations, implementation of algorithms for determining soil properties (classification, bearing capacity, unit weight), user-friendly interface design, validation of application accuracy through comparison with manual calculations, and the application of smartphone technology to improve efficiency in geotechnical practice.

What topics are covered in Chapter 1, "INTRODUCTION"?

Chapter 1 introduces the concept of developing a smartphone application for daily geotechnical engineering practice. It presents the problem statement, highlighting the need for a user-friendly tool for quick calculations in the field. The chapter also details the objectives, scope, and methodology employed in the development of the application.

What topics are covered in Chapter 2, "LITERATURE REVIEW"?

Chapter 2 explores existing literature related to smartphone applications in civil engineering and the geotechnical properties the application will calculate. It covers the history of smartphones, their increasing use in engineering applications, and relevant soil properties like classification using USCS and AASHTO systems, bearing capacity calculations based on Terzaghi's equations, and different methods for determining specific weight.

What are some of the key words associated with this research?

Key words associated with this research include: Android application, geotechnical engineering, soil classification, bearing capacity, unit weight, smartphone technology, soil mechanics, civil engineering, mobile application, USCS, AASHTO, and Terzaghi.

What soil classification systems are discussed in the literature review?

The literature review discusses the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) and the American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) classification systems.

What are the topics of the 'Soil Properties' section?

The 'Soil Properties' section covers soil classification, bearing capacity, and specific weight.