Rock and Soil Mechanics

Course aim

To introduce students to the fundamental concepts of soil and rock engineering, and to geotechnical design

Course content

Soil Basics - Introduction to terminology, engineering soil classification, seepage and compaction, stresses in soil masses due to external loads and pore water pressures.
 
Soil Mechanics - consolidation and excess pore water pressures; strength and stiffness; gravity retaining walls; analysis of slopes with pore water pressures; immediate settlements; total settlement; design of shallow footings for bearing capacity; design of deep footings; site investigations.

Rock Mechanics - rock testing; hemispherical projection methods; rock mass classification; stress theories and strength criteria; slope stability.

Textbook(s)

Smith, I. 2006, Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics, 8th edition (or later), Blackwell Publishing

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EEET 1024	Mechanics and Physics

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
CIVE 2005	Mechanics and Structures

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	4 hours x 13 weeks
Practical (Laboratory/computer practicals)	2 hours 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

Examination, Practical, Project report, personal online journal and interview

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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