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CIV6886 · Infrastructure geomechanics
2026 Handbook0 credit pointsLevel 6Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
In this unit. you will gain skills and knowledge on the interaction between the geomaterials and structural components that make up most infrastructure systems. From buildings and bridges, to tunnels, roads/railroads, dams, and embankments, you will determine the interaction among various elements, and design appropriate solutions accordingly.
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Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assignment 1 | Project | 15% | Threshold |
| 2 | Assignment 2 | Presentation | 15% | Threshold |
| 3 | Assignment 3 | Project | 15% | Threshold |
| 4 | Assignment 4 | Exercise | 15% | Threshold |
| 5 | Final assessment | Examination | 40% | Threshold |
Continuous assessment: 60% Final assessment: 40% Final grades: PGO (pass grade only) or NGO (fail) This unit contains threshold 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 (NGO).
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prohibitions
- CIV5886 — Infrastructure geomechanics
Learning outcomes
- Determine the properties of geomaterials and structural components relevant for the assessment of interaction.
- Assess the structural and geomechanical components available to address the expected interaction.
- Determine the interaction between structural and geomaterials using computational and analytical methods.
- Design appropriate solutions for infrastructure systems by incorporating governing interactions.
- Describe the limitations of developed solutions and prepare a formal report.
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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