CIV5902 · Geotechnical engineering and construction

Overview

This unit will provide the learner practical knowledge on geotechnical engineering and construction technology of various geotechnical projects and scales. The learner will learn to develop solutions to a variety of geotechnical construction methods including ground modification, rock and soil excavations, ground supports, and performance monitoring. The unit will provide the graduate to develop engineering perspectives on geotechnical engineering and construction technology from project implementation to project completion.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook publishes no assessment items for this unit yet.

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.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

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

Learning outcomes

1. Know features of different equipment and machinery used in geotechnical construction
2. Understand construction contractual issues and procedures
3. Acquire construction management skill including project planning and risk assessment
4. Develop schemes for various geotechnical construction projects execute performance monitoring and appraisal of geotechnical structures

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.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.