CIV2401 Geomechanics (FOENS)

Semester 2 (ONC)Toowoomba (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Geotechnical Engineering) Band 2

Synopsis

All engineers working with soils must understand the range of techniques available for determining their physical and mechanical properties. In this course, students will be introduced to the basic concepts of soil mechanics that are widely used in the design of Geotechnical engineering problems such as flow nets, soil consolidation, and shear strength of soils. It is also intended that the student will gain competence in the theory and design of slopes, shallow foundations, and retaining walls. The emphasis throughout the course is placed on a practical understanding of these topics.