CIVL 3007 Engineering Geomechanics

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 301001

Coordinator Samanthika Liyanapathirana Opens in new window

Description This subject 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

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Apply soil mechanics principles to analyse foundation problems
Apply a systematic engineering approach to designing foundations
Interpret soil properties and soil test data for use in foundation analysis and design
Apply engineering software as a tool in foundation analysis and design
Interpret and apply Australian Standards when designing foundations
Prepare a geotechnical design report on a foundation design problem

Subject Content

1. Site investigation
2. Design of earth retaining structures
3. Shallow foundations
4. Slope stability
5. Deep foundations

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.