| Unit name | Geomechanics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CENG20018 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Liz Holcombe |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Field Methods (CENG10005) or equivalent, and Engineering Mathematics 1 (EMAT10100) or equivalent |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
To enable students to gain a sound grasp of the fundamentals of soil material behaviour. To introduce students to some analytical methods for use in Geotechnical Engineering.
At the end of the unit the student will be able to:
1. Explain the nature of stress and pore water pressure in soils
2. Employ the definitions of soil phase relationships and soil properties in basic geotechnical calculations
3. Apply the principles of one-dimensional stiffness and groundwater seepage
4. Discuss the concept of drained and undrained shear strength and the implications for typical geotechnical design problems.
6. Evaluate procedures for geotechnical laboratory investigations and interpretation of results.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
Laboratory report coursework (25%) – ILO 5
3 hour written exam (75%) ILO 1-4
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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.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
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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.
