civ3gta geotechnology a
GEOTECHNOLOGY A
CIV3GTA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Geotechnology A is the first of the two earth mechanics and foundation engineering subjects included in the Civil Engineering course. This subject introduces students to the basic concepts of the mechanics of soils/rocks. It covers soil descriptions and classification, the fundamental multi-phase nature of soils and the phase relationships, elementary seepage problems and the effective stress concept, deformation and shear strength of soils and rocks. Laboratory techniques to measure these properties and methods to improve them in the field will also be studied.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDaniela Ionescu
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CHE2MES and CIV2GR and GEO1ES and MAT2CC
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Principles of geotechnical engineering | Prescribed | Braja, D | 7TH ED, CENGAGE LEARNING. |
| Readings | Soil mechanics | Recommended | Craig, R | 7TH EDN, MACMILLAN CO OF AUST. |
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDaniela Ionescu
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
Six 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
Seven 2.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 3 numerical group assignments (each equivalent to 250 words per student) | 15 | |
| 3 practical group reports (each equivalent to 500 words per student) | 15 | |
| one 3-hour examination | 70 |