CIVL 3007 Engineering Geomechanics
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 301001
Coordinator Samanthika Liyanapathirana Opens in new window
Description This unit will present the application of principles of soil mechanics to the solution of foundation and geotechnical problems including the evaluation of allowable bearing capacity of shallow and pile foundations, the stability of earth retaining structures and the stability of slopes.
School Eng, Design & Built Env
Discipline Geotechnical Engineering
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Pre-requisite(s) CIVL 3014 AND
CIVL 2012 OR
CIVL 2011
Equivalent Subjects CIVL 3008 - Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 20 pages | 15 | N | Individual |
| Report | 20 pages | 15 | N | Individual |
| Quiz | 1 hour | 20 | N | Individual |
| Numerical Problem Solving | 2 hours | 50 | Y | Individual |
Teaching Periods