| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Geotechnical Engineering |
| Unit ID: | ENGIN3202 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 030911 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This is an intermediate level unit in geotechnical engineering where more in depth knowledge in this field is introduced and excelled. Topics include geotechnical site investigation practices, Introduction to AS2870 Residential Slabs & footings, analysis and design of shallow foundations,analysis and design of deep foundations, analysis of slope stability and design of retaining structures and introduction to environmental geotechniques. Upon completing this unit, students should be able to prepare a small scale site investigation program, Classify residential building sites and propose suitable footing systems for residential buildings, draw geological cross sections for geotechnical engineering design purpose using information obtained from geological map and site investigation, design basic shallow & deep foundations subjected to simple loading contitions, analyse stability of soil slopes & design retaining structures and describe fundemetal geoenviorenmental considerations applicable in the design of waste containment systems. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
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| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | |  | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Identify and explain the range of important issues in the planning of a detailed geotechnical site investigation including reactivity characteristics of soils |
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| K2. | identify and evaluate reactivity characteristics of soils and classification of building sites based on AS2870 : Residential Slabs & Footing |
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| K3. | Describe and apply design principles of Shallow foundations, Deep foundations and Retaining walls subjected to different loading conditions & soil conditions |
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| K4. | Explain and analyse soil slope stability |
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| K5. | Elaborate on modern approaches to landfill, including environmental considerations and current trends in research and development. |
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| K6. | Analyse and model effective aboratory techniques for soil strength & compressibility assessment |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Propose and plan a site investigation for a small to medium scale geotechnical engineering project and produce a technical report to an acceptable professional standard |
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| S2. | Analyse soil-foundation systems, estimate allowable bearing capacity of soils based on established engineering methods and design of simple foundation systems for given loading conditions and soil properties |
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| S3. | Evaluate and justify complex information in classifying residential building sites based on soil reactivity |
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| S4. | Evaluate stability of sloping embankments and design of basic earth retaining structures |
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| S5. | Reflect on and synthesise information and concepts in the selection of landfill liner construction materials and methods |
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| S6. | Conduct basic lab tests to assess soil strength & compressibility characteristics and interpret test data |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply the knowledge, technical and analytical skills to independently analyse and design various geotechnical engineering systems and communicate the achieved outcome |
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| A2. | Apply the advanced technical knowledge and skills in research based problem solving exercises in geotechnical engineering and demonstrate expert judgement required in such assignments |
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| Unit Content: |
•Geotechnical Site investigation Practices and planning for soil exploration
•Site Classification and design of Residential building foundations based on AS2870
•Bearing Capacity Analysis and Design of Shallow Foundations
•Design of Deep Foundations
•Soil Slope Stability Analysis
•Introduction to Environmental Geotechniques
•Design of Retaining Structures |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K6, S1, S6, A1, A2 | Field / Laboratory tests and report on various geotechnical properties | Field/ Laboratory tests and reports | 10-20% | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2 | Design of foundations & retaining structures | Written assignments and design reports | 25%-40% | | 3. | K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2 | Assessment of all or part of the unit by test/ examination. | Test/ Examination | 40% - 60% |
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