Subject description
General principles concerning selection of foundation type on different types of soil; Bearing capacity theories, shallow and deep footings, difficult ground conditions including collapsing and swelling soils; performance observations in geotechnical engineering; preventative and remedial measures against ground movement and slope failure; buoyancy rafts and basements; selected problems of foundation … For more content click the Read More button below.
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hrs lecture & 2 hrs tutorial
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Identify and appraise key principles and factors controlling the engineering behaviour of soils with particular reference to drainage.
2.
Design and apply advanced solutions to geotechnical problems encountered in foundations and retaining structures.
3.
Understand the principles concerning the stability of retaining structures and its control.
4.
Critical appraisal of key assumptions in the development of theories and in the solution of practical (field) foundation problems
5.
Appraise advanced practices in the design of foundations and retaining walls
Assessment details
Mid-session exam
Tutorial hand-ins
Project Presentation
Project Report
End-of-session exam
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.