Unit details
SEV362 - Geo Mechanics 2
| Offered at: | (G, X) |
|---|---|
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | A Li |
| Prerequisite: | SEV352 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week, 2 x 3 hour practicals per trimester |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Topics to be covered include:
- One dimensional consolidation, water pressure effects on soil mass;
- Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion for soils, soil shear strength, critical state of soil models;
- Foundation and retaining systems design, strength parameter selection;
- Carry out limit state design of foundations;
- Analyse and design shallow and deep foundations.
Assessment
Two assignments (15% each) 30%, one laboratory report 10%, final examination 60%. To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must achieve an overall mark of at least 50% and a minimum of 40% in the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1045 | $1045 | $3365 | $3384 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
