CEME 7306 - Geotechnical Engineering
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CEME 7306 Course Geotechnical Engineering Coordinating Unit School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Assumed Knowledge C&ENVENG 2069 Assessment Exams, coursework Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr An Deng
Course Timetable
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Interpret and summarise desktop information to predict the expected soil and groundwater conditions prior to undertaking a site investigation; 2 Scope and plan site investigations that are feasible, cost effective and appropriately characterise the ground; 3 Develop an idealised geotechnical model that summarises the ground profile and identifies and quantifies key parameters needed for design; 4 Calculate 2D seepage, pore pressure coefficients, time-dependent consolidation, lateral earth pressures, loading induced stresses and displacements, and bearing capacity of shallow foundations; 5 Design retaining walls, foundations, and analyse the stablility of slopes; 6 Evaluate design options and specify final design recommendations based on factors such as sustainability, construction feasibility and cost effectiveness; 7 Measure soil properties in the laboratory and interpret and summarise the data.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia .
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6
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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-7 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-7 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1-3,5-7 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1-7 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1-7 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1-7 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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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.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.
Bowles, J. E. Foundation analysis and design, 5th ed., 1996, McGraw-Hill.
Knappett, J. A. and Craig, R. F., Craig's Soil Mechanics, 9th ed., 2019, CRC 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. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course will be delivered in the format of lectures and interactive learning modules supported by problem-solving tutorials and assignments. In addition, laboratory classes will be used to develop skills in the determination of soil properties.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Contact Hours Independent Study Hours Total Lectures 28 0 28 Tutorials 8 16 24 Practicals 3 6 (per person) 9 Assignments 0 46 46 Exam Preparation 0 40 40 Exam (x1) 3 0 3 Total 42 108 150 Learning Activities Summary
This course explores the following topics:
- Site Investigations and In Situ Testing
Purpose of a site investigation, plan and execute a site investigation, interpret information from site investigations, and reporting; - Two-Dimensional Flow of Water Through Soils
Governing equation for 2D flow, construct a flownet, practical uses of a flownet, porewater pressure distribution under a hydraulic structure, determination of uplift pressure, heaving and piping failures; - Consolidation
Governing equation for 1D consolidation, time rate of consolidation settlement, determination of consolidation coefficient, and sand drains; - Pore Pressure Coefficients and Stress Paths
Importance of Skempton's pore pressure coefficients, determination of the coefficients, purpose of stress paths, determination of Kf line, and plot of total and effective stress paths; - Lateral Earth Pressures and Retaining Wall Design
Typical retaining walls (e.g. gravity, cantilever, sheet pile, anchored), Rankine's theory, Coulomb's theory, factors leading to instability of a retaining wall, and design a retaining wall; - Foundations
Purpose & types of foundations, construction processes, and selection & design criteria of a foundation; - Loading Induced Stresses and Displacements
Determine stresses and displacements imposed on a soil by external loads (point, line, strip, rectangular), Boussinesq's solutions, Fadum's Chart, and effect of layered soil profiles; - Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations
Determine ultimate/allowable bearing capacity for shallow footings, effects of soil parameters, ground water and eccentric loads on bearing capacity, short- and long-term bearing capacity, and layered soil profiles; - Design of Shallow Foundations
Determine size of a footing (pad, strip or raft) to satisfy loading and serviceability requirements; - Analysis and Design of Pile Foundations
Allowable load capacity of a single pile and pile group, settlement of a single pile, effects of clay and sand, uplift capacity, piles rested on rock, and Franki piles; - Stability of Slopes
Types of slope failure, factors causing slope failure, and calculate factor of safety of a slope (short- and long-term methods).
of this course. The learning activity details are provided on MyUni. - Site Investigations and In Situ Testing
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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.
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- 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
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Due (week)* Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes Assignments 30 Individual Formative Weeks 3-12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Practical Reports 10 Group Formative Weeks 6-11 7. Examination 60 Individual Summative Exam period 40% min 3, 4, 5, 6 Total 100
This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.
This course has a hurdle requirement. Meeting the specified hurdle criteria is a requirement for passing the course.Assessment Detail
Full details of each assessment task will be provided on MyUni.Submission
e-Submission through MyUni is used for assessment tasks. Full submission details are provided on MyUni.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 .
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