CIVL 2013 Soil Mechanics (WSTC AssocD)
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 700245
Coordinator Abbas Ranjbar Opens in new window
Description This unit is an introductory unit covering the use of soil, and the water in it, as an engineering material. It will provide students with a basic understanding of the physical and mechanical properties of soils, simple soil testing methods to characterise soil strength and deformation behaviour and how to apply basic techniques to assess the hydro-mechanical response of soils subjected to loading.Offerings of alternate units are dependent on there being sufficient student enrolment numbers. If enrolments are low, the College may cancel delivery of the alternate unit.
School Eng, Design & Built Env
Discipline Civil Engineering
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Pre-requisite(s) MATH 1017
Equivalent Subjects CIVL 2011 - Soil Engineering CIVL 2012 - Soil Mechanics
Restrictions Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College in 7022 Associate Degree in Engineering
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 30 minutes each | 15 | N | Individual |
| Practical | Equivalent to 1,500 words each | 15 | N | Both (Individual & Group) |
| Intra-session Exam | 1 hour | 20 | N | Individual |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 50 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods