Geotechnical Engineering Project
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 practicing engineers.
Availability
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2017
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. To provide a capstone experience in geotechnical engineering by integrating and extrapolating 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. To work as part of a team in the solution of problems, posed and directed, by experienced practising engineers and academics
4. To incorporate design tools, such as standards and software, in the formulation of solutions to real problems, and to explore the limitations of these tools.
5. To be able to 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 the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civl) program and associated combined degrees. Pre-requisite - successful completion of CIVL4201
Assumed Knowledge
CIVL2280; CIVL3280; CIVL4201. Students should also refer to the Compulsory Program Component section.
Assessment Items
Written Assignment: Peer Review Task
Project: Final Report including interview/Geotechnical Model Formulation
Contact Hours
Callaghan
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 5 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Flexible structure (mixture of case study, lecture, studio, tutorial, site visit). Students are required to attend a 1 hour interview during the examination period.
Tutorial
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term