Course overview
The aim of this course is to master the application and extension of soil mechanics principles to design of common geotechnical structures such as retaining walls, shallow and deep foundation, stable slopes along with mastery of concepts and approaches related to site Investigation, earth pressure calculation and sustainability in construction practices.
- Subsoil Investigation
- Earth Pressure And Retaining Walls
- Slope Instability And Earthen Dam
- Foundation Systems
- Sustainability, Waste And Recycling
Course learning outcomes
- Understand the principles and techniques of site investigation, including soil sampling, drilling, and geophysical surveys, to effectively develop an idealised geotechnical model for design
- Analyse earth pressures and apply relevant theories to determine lateral forces acting on retaining structures, enabling the design of stable and structurally sound nonembedded and embedded retaining walls
- Evaluate shallow foundation design considerations, such as soil reactivity and bearing capacity, to design footings that safely distribute structural loads and minimise settlement
- Explore deep foundation systems, including piles and drilled shafts, and apply design principles to ensure adequate load-bearing capacity and settlement control in diverse soil conditions
- Identify slope instability mechanisms, assess slope stability using analytical and numerical methods, and implement appropriate mitigation measures to ensure the stability and safety of engineered slopes in various geological environments
- Sustainability in construction practice and use of recycled materials in geotechnical construction
Availability
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Class number 50655
Section FR01
Size 115
Available 115
Class number 50659
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 50658
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 50657
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 50656
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 60071
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 200
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 50660
Section FR01
Size 115
Available 115
Class number 55831
Section TU01
Size 44
Available 44
Class number 55830
Section TU02
Size 32
Available 32
Class number 55829
Section TU03
Size 46
Available 46
Class number 60070
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 200
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