SOIL MECHANICS
CIV3SOM
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Soil Mechanics is the first of the two geotechnical engineering subjects included in the Civil Engineering course. This subject introduces students to the basic concepts of the mechanics of soils. 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. Laboratory techniques to measure these properties will also be studied.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHossam Aboel Naga
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesThe fundamental concepts and theories are explained and discussed in the lectures. Workshops are used to consolidate the knowledge and practice the applications of taught theories. Labs are used to reinforce the hands-on aspects of the subject. There are three practical lab reports, five online assessment tasks, test, and a final exam at the end of the semester.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesPHY1SCA AND EMS1MS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsCIV3GTA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Soil mechanics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCraig R.
YearN/A
Edition/Volume7th Edn
PublisherMacMillan Co of Australia.
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Principles of geotechnical engineering
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBraja D.
YearN/A
Edition/Volume7th Edn
PublisherCengage Learning.
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHossam Aboel Naga
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 practical group reports (each equivalent to 200 words per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Five online assignments (each equivalent to 200) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
One test (equivalent to 500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 2-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHossam Aboel Naga
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 practical group reports (each equivalent to 200 words per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Five online assignments (each equivalent to 200) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
One test (equivalent to 500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 2-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |