SEV362 - Geotechnical Engineering
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | One unit from SEV200, SEV252, SEV352 or SEJ202 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 2 hour seminar per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | Online independent and collaborative learning including a 1 x 1 hour seminar per week. |
Content
In nearly all civil engineering projects, engineers need to analyse the behaviour of the ground and prevent failure in soils. This unit builds on the basic knowledge of soil mechanics obtained in previous units and expands it by introducing topics related to shear strength of soils which are essential in understanding failure in soils. Applications of the covered soil mechanics theories will be studied in analysis and design of retaining structures, slopes, and shallow and deep foundations.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must achieve a mark of at least 40% in A1 and A2.
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