civ4gtc geotechnology c
GEOTECHNOLOGY C
CIV4GTC
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit, students undertake further study of foundations, retaining walls and slope stability. Topics studied include moisture movement in soil with application to drainage and seepage problems; design of earth and rock fill dams; rock mechanics; analysis of rock structures; stability of cuttings and slopes; rock anchors; tunnelling; and machinery foundations, blasting and transmitted vibration.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDaniela Ionescu
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CIV41GTB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Principles of foundation engineering | Prescribed | Das, B M | 5TH EDN BROOKS/COLE/THOMSON, 2002 |
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