Geotechnics 2 - 2024 entry
MODULE TITLE | Geotechnics 2 | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | ENG3202DA | MODULE CONVENER | Unknown |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 25 |
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A good knowledge of the techniques of geotechnical design and analysis are essential elements of the training of civil engineers, and this module will give you a useful grounding in these important topics. You will get the chance to interpret geological features in the field and gain experience of field observation and measurement techniques, site investigation and design of civil engineering structures. Furthermore, you will develop essential awareness of ground conditions and general safety on civil engineering sites. Finally, you will learn how to assess stresses in the soil mass, bearing capacity and settlement of shallow and deep foundations, stability of gravity and embedded retaining walls and stability of slopes.
Prerequisite module: ECM2203 Geotechnics 1 or equivalent
To introduce you to the techniques of geotechnical design and analysis and their limitations, the underlying techniques of current geotechnical practice, and different practical applications in civil engineering projects, such as the design of foundations, the design of retaining walls and the stability of slopes.
Discipline and Module Intended Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge
1 understand the physical and mechanical properties of soils and methods of determination of soil parameters;
2 display competence in analysing and solving problems related to geotechnical engineering;
3 appreciate the influence of soils and ground conditions on the design of civil engineering structures;
4 apply techniques acquired in previous modules to site investigation, field measurements, geotechnical analysis, observations and the practice observations in the field;
5 comprehend the relevance of geology and the role of geotechnical engineering in civil engineering;
6 relate geotechnical engineering considerations to analysis and design of civil engineering projects;
7 grasp the variability inherent in field data.
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge
8 fathom the variability of natural materials and how this influences the choice of design parameters;
9 demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts of the mechanical behaviour of soils;
10 use laboratory and in-situ test results in practical design;
11 show awareness of engineering design procedures through being able to estimate the reliability of soil parameters;
12 recognise how parameters measured in the field are used in design calculations;
13 take notes and make sketches in the field;
14 exhibit awareness of health and safety aspects of work on site.
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge
15 exemplify observational skills in field work;
16 prove analytical skills in all the module topic areas;
17 reveal technical descriptive writing skills through writing reports on laboratory testing.
- stresses in soils: stresses at a point in a soil mass, geostatic stresses, stresses induced by various types of applied load, contact pressure;
- lateral earth pressure, retaining walls, gravity walls, cantilever and anchored sheet pile walls, braced excavations, diaphragm walls and reinforced soils;
- compression and consolidation of soils: immediate settlement, primary and secondary consolidation, foundation design criteria, theory of one-dimensional consolidation, governing equations, analytical l solutions.
- bearing capacity of foundations: types of foundations, analytical methods for determination of the ultimate bearing capacity, determination of safe bearing capacity, in-situ testing for ultimate bearing capacity, bearing capacity of pile foundations.
- slope stability: slopes in granular materials, circular arc analysis under undrained conditions, method of slices, wedge analysis, progressive failure, end-of construction and long-term stability;
- choice of strength parameters;
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 98 | Guided Independent Study | 52 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 24 | Lectures |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 12 | Tutorials |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 12 | Laboratories |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 10 | Fieldwork Lectures |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 40 | Field instruction |
Guided independent learning | 52 | Preparation for scheduled tutorials, lectures, laboratory sessions and follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, revision. |
Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Coursework | 15 | Written Exams | 50 | Practical Exams | 35 |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Examination | 50 | 2 hours | 1-12, 16 | Revision of previous year's exam papers |
Coursework 1 – Technical report on laboratory tests | 15 | 15-20 pages | 1-12, 14-17 | Feedback on reports |
Practical – group report on field activities | 35 | 20-25 pages | 1-18 | Feedback on reports |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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Examination | Examination (50%) | 1-12, 16 | Referral/deferral period |
Coursework 1 – technical report on laboratory tests | Coursework (15%) | 1-12, 14-17 | Referral/deferral period |
Practical – Group report on Field activities |
Coursework (35%) | 1-18 | Referral/deferral period |
Deferral – if you have been deferred for any assessment you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment.. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 40%.
If the Deferral or Referral relates to
Examination – A similar Examination which assesses the same Intended Learning outcomes would be set
Coursework Laboratory Report: This is a practical exercise, and so it would be impractical to re do the activities. Therefore, a coursework which assesses the same Intended Learning Outcomes would be set.
Practical Group report on Field activities: This is a group exercise, and so it would not be possible to have the group coursework. Therefore, coursework which assesses the same Intended Learning Outcomes would be set.
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information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
Web based and Electronic Resources:
Other Resources:
Reading list for this module:
Type | Author | Title | Edition | Publisher | Year | ISBN |
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Set | Smith, GN and Smith, IGN | Elements of Soil Mechanics | 7th | Blackwell Science | 1998 | 000-0-632-04126-9 |
Set | Craig, R.F. | Soil Mechanics | E and F N Spon (Chapman & Hall) | 2012 | 000-0-419-22450-5 | |
Set | Budhu, M. | Soil Mechanics and Foundations | 2nd | John Wiley & Sons | 2000 | 978-0471431176 |
Set | Das, B | Principles of Geotechnical Engineering | Thompson Learning | 2007 | 000-0-534-38742-x | |
Set | Azizi, F. | Engineering Design in Geotechnics | Fethi Azizi | 2007 | 9780955599613 | |
Set | Azizi, F. | Physical Behaviour in Geotechnics | Fethi Azizi | 2007 | 978-0955599620 |
CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | ECM2203 |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 6 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Tuesday 14th March 2017 | LAST REVISION DATE | Tuesday 13th August 2024 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Geotechnical engineering; soil mechanics; consolidation and settlement; shallow and deep foundations; retaining walls; slope stability; geotechnical design; field course. |
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