CIV5901 · Geotechnical analysis and design

Overview

This unit gives an advanced analysis of geotechnical problems, and provides the fundamental concepts and mechanics necessary for geotechnical engineering design. The course aims to provide an understanding of the factors influencing geotechnical properties and ground-structure interaction, and to give practice in the application of this understanding in designing complex geotechnical engineering structures.

Offerings

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Assessment

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Continuous assessment: 60% Final assessment: 40% This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

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Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Investigate ground conditions based on various in-situ geotechnical measurements
2. Determine physical and mechanical properties of soil and rock materials that can be used in geotechnical analysis and design
3. Determine ground movements and settlements associated with various geotechnical structures in and on grounds
4. Design and analyse geotechnical structures by computational and analytical methods design geotechnical structures by industry standards and codes of practice

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

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