Geotechnical Applications

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

Successful completion of the following subject is required:

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Topics covered include shallow footings, bearing capacity solutions, settlement prediction; raft foundations, soil improvement and stabilisation, deep foundations; capacity and settlement of single piles and pile groups; contaminated soils and effects of chemicals on soil properties; waste disposal systems, site assessment/site selection, remediation techniques, liners, leachate collection systems; deep excavation; and earth dams.

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

• Analyse for both the bearing capacity and settlement characteristics of foundations subjected to a variety of loadings
• Apply geotechnical engineering principles to solve contaminated soils and waste disposal problems
• Appreciate the design and construction considerations of earth dams
• Recognise the construction methods related to foundations and deep excavation

• One 3-hour examination, end of semester (60%)
• Three x 1000 word assignments, due throughout the semester (40%)

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
• Ability to manage information and documentation
• Understanding environmental responsibilities and the need for sustainable development