Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Term2 | N/A |
Unit description
Introduces the fundamental principles of soil mechanics and their application. Students will develop a basic knowledge of how the mechanical and structural properties of soil underpin the design of engineered structures.
Unit content
Water flow through soils - hydraulic conductivity
Seepage
In situ soil stresses
Soil settlement
Compressive strength of soils
Shear strength of soils
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | apply analytical methods to determine stresses and strains in soils under load |
| 2 | demonstrate understanding of the flow of water in soils. |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- apply analytical methods to determine stresses and strains in soils under load
- demonstrate understanding of the flow of water in soils.
Prescribed Learning Resources
- No prescribed texts.
- No prescribed resources/equipment.
Teaching and assessment
| Teaching method |
| Tutorial 1.5 hours (Weekly) |
| Assessment | |
| Calculations | 60% |
| Calculations | 40% |
Fee information
Domestic
Commonwealth Supported courses
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Fee paying courses
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International
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