• Semester 1 (External)
• Semester 2 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit contains the basic concepts of soil mechanics that apply and
are  widely used in Geotechnical engineering problems.  All  engineers
working  with soils must understand the range of techniques  available
for determining their physical and mechanical properties.

It  is  also  intended that the student will gain  competence  in  the
theory  and  design of common earth structures, such  as  earth  dams,
slopes, shallow foundations and retaining walls.