CIVL4680
Advanced Geomechanics
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Considers advanced topics in geomechanics such as plasticity theory, critical state soil models, non linear analysis, unsaturated soil mechanics, site investigation, in-situ testing, laboratory testing, interpretation of test results, and coupled transport problems in environmental geotechnics.
| Objectives | A1 Understand key concepts of plasticity theory and critical state theory A2 Describe advanced methods for performing/interpreting in-situ and laboratory testing of soils A3 Discuss approaches for site investigation A4 Understand key concepts of coupled transport processes in soils |
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| Content | Topics may include the following: * Non-linear finite element analysis * Unsaturated soil mechanics * Soil plasticity theory and critical state soil models * Limit analysis * Advanced laboratory testing techniques for soils * Advanced in-situ testing techniques for soils * Strategies for performing site investigation * Flow and deformation behaviour of very soft clays * Diffusion, advection, heat transfer and transport phenomena in soils * Generalised Terzaghi theory of soil consolidation, theory of coupled consolidation and transport |
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| Replacing Course(s) | N/A. | ||||
| Transition | N/A. | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Assumed knowledge is material covered in CIVL2280 Geomechanics 1, CIVL3280 Geomechanics 2 and CIVL3830 Stress and Finite Element Analysis. | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Field Study
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Field Study: for 4 hour(s) per Term for Full Term |