Available in 2024
Course code

CIVL4571

Units

10 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

Provides a practical introduction to research and design techniques in geotechnical engineering. An open-ended, integrated, practical problem is considered. Emphasis is on a realistic design problem. Problems are set by practising engineers.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Singapore BCA

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Integrate and extrapolate the theory presented in earlier courses to solve a broad range of real problems.

2. Apply research and design skills to model and understand complex geotechnical systems and to solve open-ended geotechnical problems.

3. Work as part of a team in the solution of problems that are posed and directed by experienced practising engineers and academics.

4. Incorporate design tools such as standards and software in the formulation of solutions to real problems, and explore the limitations of these tools.

5. Critically analyse and communicate outcomes at a professional level, both verbally and as a report.


Content

GROUP DESIGN WORK

Conceptual design:

  • Identify feasible solutions to an integrated problem
  • Identify potential difficulties and consider planning issues

Geotechnical design:

  • Philosophies for site investigation and developing geotechnical site models
  • Analysis and design of geotechnical structures including soil retaining systems, water exclusion/retention structures, deep and shallow foundations, slope stabilisation and strategies for environmental contaminant investigation and remediation

Management of team activities:

  • Student teams are encouraged to maintain a design time sheet/diary in which all members sign off weekly on work done by each individual and time taken to complete that work. The diary may be submitted with the final report.

 

INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Exposure to professional and research practice:

  • Students are invited to attend a series of seminars by practising engineering specialists and academics on specific topics related to their projects.
  • Students are required to undertake a formal review of the work carried out by a fellow group member.

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in one of the programs:

[12282] Bachelor Engineering(Hons)(Civil)/Bachelor Engineering(Hons)(Surveying)

[12288] B Engineering (Honours) (Civil)

[12289] Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil)/Bachelor of Business

[12290] Bachelor of Eng (Hons)(Civil)/Bachelor of Eng (Hons)(Environmental)

[40054] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)

[40082] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business

[40083] Bachelor of Civil Eng (Honours)/ Bachelor of Environmental Eng (Honours)

[40084] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematics

[40085] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)

[40353] Bachelor of Civil Eng (Honours)/ Bachelor of Environmental Eng (Honours)

[40354] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)

[40356] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business

[40357] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematics

[40358] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)

Students must have successfully completed CIVL4201.


Assumed knowledge

CIVL2280 Geomechanics 1 or CIVL2282 Introduction to Geomechanics and CIVL1200 Earth Systems

CIVL3280 Geomechanics 2

CIVL4201 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Geotechnical Model Formulation (Preliminary Report)

Written Assignment: Final Design Report
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 50% - Must obtain 50% in this assessment item to pass the course.

Written Assignment: Peer Review Task


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Singapore BCA

Lectorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lectorial-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lectorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lectorial-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline