Overview

Geotechnical engineers study soil and bedrock characteristics of building sites prior to construction. Using specialised equipment to extract earth cores to determine soil strength, composition and moisture content, they then provide information to structural engineers and architects to guide the design of roads, building foundations, dams, and bridges. Topics include … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to give students an understanding of the concepts associated with geotechnical engineering.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Determine the strength parameters appropriate to a range of stability problems
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Understand the difference between total and effective stress approaches
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Evaluate strength parameters from laboratory data
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Critically analyse foundation stability and slope stability problems
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Use spreadsheets to perform parametric studies and produce design charts for simple geotechnical design problems
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Communicate the results of experiments and analyses using methods appropriate for professional geotechnical engineers

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