Unit information: Soil-Structure Interaction in 2021/22

Unit name	Soil-Structure Interaction
Unit code	CENGM0076
Credit points	20
Level of study	M/7
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director	Professor. Mylonakis
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	Design of Geotechnical Structures (CENG30005) or equivalent
Co-requisites	None
School/department	School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

The unit will introduce students to the main principles of soil-structure interaction and their use in the design of a range of Geotechnical Engineering applications.

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the unit the student will:

1. Be able to explain the response of structures to ground deformation and the main principle of soil-structure interaction
2. Develop capabilities in modelling a range of geotechnical problems using appropriate methodologies and/or software which consider soil-structure interaction phenomena
3. Be able to explain the main concepts of some advanced geotechnical models and their implication for design
4. Apply advanced soil characterisation techniques as part of the geotechnical design process

Teaching Information

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.

Assessment Information

Single Coursework Submission (100%)

Resources

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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

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Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.