Geotechnical Engineering

Course aim

To introduce students to common Geotechnical engineering design problems and develop the capability to critically analyse and economically design through the application of Geomechanics knowledge. Students will also learn how to evaluate risks associated with the use of different natural materials.

Course content

Design of retaining walls, pore water pressure parameters, earth dams, tailings dams, landfills, expansive soils, site classification, design of shallow footings on expansive soils, pavement engineering, flexible pavement design, bituminous surfacing.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
CIVE 3008	Soil Mechanics

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial (Computer Tutorial)	2 hours x 11 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External (Online lectures and computer tutorials)	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Literature review, Problem solving exercise, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.