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AR50507: Advanced soil mechanics

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Portfolio (CW 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit, you will be able to:
* Develop analytical and empirical models for soils and apply them in appropriate situations, including for complex problems
* Understand the limitations of some common laboratory and field tests for soils.
* Demonstrate your knowledge of the impact of geotechnical works on sustainability, including carbon emissions.


Synopsis: Refresh your existing knowledge and advance your understanding of geotechnical engineering through development of some advanced soil models, and an appreciation of problematic soils which do not fit conventional models.

Content: Index properties and stresses in soils, basic strength and consolidation models, development and application of advanced analytical models for soils, understanding of model limitations for certain applications and soils, problematic soils including soft clays, fill materials, organic and soluble soils. Geotechnical works in the context of sustainable development.

Course availability:

AR50507 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

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