C&ENVENG 3012 - Geotechnical Engineering Design III
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code C&ENVENG 3012 Course Geotechnical Engineering Design III Coordinating Unit School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge C&ENVENG 2069 Restrictions Available to BE(Civil & Struct), BE(Architectural) & associated double degree students only Assessment exams 60%, coursework 40% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Brendan Scott
Course Coordinator and Lecturer: Brendan Scott
Design Sessions: Dr. Matthew Duthy, Dr. Issa Kousa, Brendan Scott
Practical Coordinator: Dr. Issa Kousa
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Design Sessions:
Commence in Week 2.
Practicals:
3 x 45 min experiments. Commence in Week 4.
Students need to enrol in the practical sessions. Practicals are held in the Geotechnical Engineering Laboratories, Ground Floor, Engineering Annex.
Schedules and group numbers will be posted on MyUni. Prior to the start of your practical, you must have read the 'Practical Notes' and completed the 'Online Learning Modules' (both will be available on MyUni) for your relevant practical.
Before entering the laboratory, Students must have also completed an online induction (available on MyUni).
Closed toe and sturdy shoes must be worn in the laboratories. Students failing to comply with this will not be allowed to enter the laboratories.
Failure to attend a practical class will result in zero marks for that practical; attendance records will be kept. The group with whom you conduct the practical is the same group with whom you contribute towards the practical report. No ‘extra’ laboratory sessions will be held for students who miss their allocated session. Students who miss a laboratory class due to medical reasons should present proof to the practical coordinator who will then arrange for you to join another group. Students who miss their allocated practical session must consult with the Practical Coordinator who will schedule you into another session if there is one available. -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
This course builds on the fundamental concepts of geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics introduced in Geotechnical Engineering IIA and focuses on geotechnical design. Specifically, this course aims to:
1. Develop an understanding of site investigations, ground characterisation and in situ testing;
2. Develop an understanding of lateral earth pressures and retaining wall design;
3. Develop an understanding of foundation settlement;
4. Develop an understanding of the bearing capacity of foundations;
5. Develop an understanding of the design and construction of shallow and deep foundations;
6. Develop an understanding of pavement design;
7. Develop a proficiency in handling experimental data; and
8. Develop the ability to report the results of a laboratory experiment at a professional standard.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-8 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-8 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1-8 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1-8 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1-8 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-8 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1-8 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1-8 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Electronic copies of lecture notes and other relevant learning resources, such as copies of PowerPoint slides and audio recordings of lectures, will be made available to students, at no cost, via MyUni.
In addition, hard copies of lecture notes can be purchased from 'Image and Copy'.
Recommended Resources
Students are encouraged to purchase text books; they will be beneficial for this course (although not essential).
Recommended text books:
Atkinson, J., The Mechanics of Soils and Foundations, 2nd ed., 2007, Spon Press.
Knappett, J. A. and Craig, R. F., Craig's Soil Mechanics, 8th ed., 2012, Spon Press.
Smith, I., Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics, 9th ed., 2014, John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
Online Learning
MyUni will be used to disseminate learning resources and information relevant to the course. Online learning modules will be used to assist your preparation for laboratory experiments and these are available on MyUni. In addition, the MyUni Discussion Boards and Gradebook will also be utilised in this course.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course involves the following teaching and learning approaches:
Lectures
Tutorials
Software and physical demonstrations
Design sessions
Practical classes
Examinations
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging
appropriately with the course requirements.
Lectures and tutorials: 3.0 hours / week contact;
Design classes: 1 to 2 hours / week contact;
Practical classes: 2.25 hours contact plus 1.5 hours work online for the semester;
Tutorial and practical submissions: 2.0 hours / week;
Design submissions: 2.0 hours / week;
Self-study: 2.0 hours / week.
Learning Activities Summary
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task [type] Due Date Weighting Learning Objectives Tutorials: 5 in total [formative] Refer MyUni 10% 1-6 Practicals: 3 in total [formative] Two weeks after attending the practical 10% 7,8 Design: 3 phases [formative] Refer MyUni 20% 1-5 Examination: (3 hrs, open book) [summative] November 60% 1-6 Assessment Related Requirements
The tutorials will be individual submissions, whereas the design and practical reports will be submitted as a group – one submission per group. Students will be assigned to practical groups with up to 4 students in each group. Students will be able to choose their own design project groups, but the total number of persons in each group should not be less than 5 and not greater than 7.
Assessment Detail
Further details of each assignment will be provided in lectures and via MyUni well before the due date.
Submission
All tutorials must be submitted electronically on MyUni. Design project and practical reports must be submitted in the course submission box in front of the School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering Office (Eng. North N136) at or before 5pm on the nominated due date.
Late submissions will be penalised at the rate of 5% per day unless an extension was granted by the course coordinator prior to the nominated due date due to medical or extenuating circumstances. Any requests for extensions must be communicated via email prior to the deadline. No credit will be given for submissions received more than five working days after the nominated due date unless an extension was granted by the course coordinator.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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