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.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Daniela Ionescu
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: CIV41GTB
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Principles of foundation engineering | Prescribed | Das, B M | 5TH EDN BROOKS/COLE/THOMSON, 2002 |