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CIVL2205 – Geotechnical Engineering
2023 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Golnaz Alipour Esgandani
Convenor
Sorn Vimonsatit
Contact via via email
By appointment
Tutor
Adnan Shiyab
Contact via via email
By appointment
Sorn Vimonsatit
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CIVL1001
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit applies principles of soil mechanics to different design stages of geotechnical structures. The unit will help the students analyse and design different structures associated with soils. Specific topics include introduction to geotechnical design, site investigation and in situ testing, water flow and seepage in soils, lateral stress and retaining structures, slope stability and landslides, shallow and deep foundations, and ground improvement. This unit provides the essential knowledge required for successful completion of a Geotechnical and Transportation Project in the fourth year. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Carry out site investigation and in-situ testing for geotechnical engineering projects
- ULO2: Estimate stresses and pore pressures associated with the construction of a geotechnical structure
- ULO3: Exhibit in-depth understanding of engineering design and analysis
- ULO4: Appreciate and demonstrate an understanding of the factors affecting the final design and considerations that should be made according to the Australian standards and guidelines.
- ULO5: Analyse and design retaining walls, foundations and analyse the stability of slopes
General Assessment Information
Mid session quiz Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test Indicative Time on Task 2: 19 hours Due: Weighting: 20% Mid session quiz
On successful completion you will be able to: • Carry out site investigation and in-situ testing for geotechnical engineering projects • Estimate stresses and pore pressures associated with the construction of a geotechnical structure
Project Assessment Type 1: Project Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours Unit guide CIVL2205 Geotechnical Engineering Due: Weighting: 40% There will be set of small projects through out the session, which are part of a larger project.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Carry out site investigation and in-situ testing for geotechnical engineering projects
- Estimate stresses and pore pressures associated with the construction of a geotechnical structure
- Exhibit in-depth understanding of engineering design and analysis
- Appreciate and demonstrate an understanding of the factors affecting the final design and considerations that should be made according to the Australian standards and guidelines.
- Analyse and design retaining walls, foundations and analyse the stability of slopes
Final Examination Assessment Type 1: Examination Indicative Time on Task 2: 26 hours Due: Weighting: 40%
Final examination
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Exhibit in-depth understanding of engineering design and analysis
- Appreciate and demonstrate an understanding of the factors affecting the final design and considerations that should be made according to the Australian standards and guidelines.
- Analyse and design retaining walls, foundations and analyse the stability of slopes
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid session quiz | 20% | No | |
| Project | 40% | No | |
| Final Examination | 40% | No |
Mid session quiz
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 19 hours
Due:
Weighting: 20%
Mid session quiz
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Carry out site investigation and in-situ testing for geotechnical engineering projects
- Estimate stresses and pore pressures associated with the construction of a geotechnical structure
Project
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due:
Weighting: 40%
There will be set of small projects through out the session, which are part of a larger project.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Carry out site investigation and in-situ testing for geotechnical engineering projects
- Estimate stresses and pore pressures associated with the construction of a geotechnical structure
- Exhibit in-depth understanding of engineering design and analysis
- Appreciate and demonstrate an understanding of the factors affecting the final design and considerations that should be made according to the Australian standards and guidelines.
- Analyse and design retaining walls, foundations and analyse the stability of slopes
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 26 hours
Due:
Weighting: 40%
Final examination
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Exhibit in-depth understanding of engineering design and analysis
- Appreciate and demonstrate an understanding of the factors affecting the final design and considerations that should be made according to the Australian standards and guidelines.
- Analyse and design retaining walls, foundations and analyse the stability of slopes
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
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Unit information based on version 2023.03 of the Handbook