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![]() | 2013/4 |
![]() | Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering |
![]() | 6 |
![]() | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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Semester 2 |
![]() | CW 20%, EX 80% |
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Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
![]() | Before taking this unit you must take AR30083 |
![]() | Aims: To give a knowledge and understanding of a range of more advanced geotechnical engineering problems than are covered in the core units. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to demonstrate: * a depth of understanding of the problems studied, and their relationship to design and construction. * a systematic understanding of this knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of this area of professional practice; and, * conceptual understanding that enables the student to evaluate critically current practice and new developments, and propose new solutions. Skills: Intellectual skills * To understand taught material - taught Professional/Practical skills * Analytical and design skills related to the material covered - assessed Transferable/key skills * To communicate ideas verbally and in writing - facilitated and assessed. Content: The 'trees and foundations' problem - coping with uncertainty. Introduction to rock mechanics, stability of cut slopes. Seismic design of reinforced soil constructions. Advanced modelling of soils: Yield and failure criteria, soil plasticity, coupled shear and volumetric behaviour, and the CamClay model. Advanced site investigation techniques: The Cone Penetration Test (CPT), applied geophysical testing including electrical and seismic methods. |
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AR40324 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
AR40324 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
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