NG2S109 - Geotechnics and Engineering Geology 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 5

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG2S109
Module Title: Geotechnics and Engineering Geology
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Built Environment and Civil Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Civil Engineering
Module Leader: Jerome Daly
Module Team: Jonathan Oti, Blessing Adeleke, Sarah Moses
First Intended Intake: JUL 2015 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100148 - civil engineering
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 5
Valid From 01 Jul 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To develop an understanding of the basic principles and theory of soil mechanics and geology illustrating their application to practical situations. Apply basic principles of soil mechanics to the geotechnical design process.

Content Summary

Introduction to Structural Geology, weathering and surface processes.

Influence of Climate Change.

Geo-environmental and geotechnical ground investigations.

Stresses in soils and rocks.

Compaction of soils.

Consolidation.

Bearing capacity and foundation design.

Lateral earth pressure.

Slope stability analysis

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 16
Tutorial 13
Practical classes and workshops 9
Fieldwork 8
Independent Study 102
Directed Study 50
Formative Assessment Scheduled 2
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate competence in a range of geotechnical processes through testing, application, research, analysis, fieldwork and interpretation of results.
LO2 Generate solutions to engineering design problems by applying the theory, concepts and principles of geotechnics and engineering geology.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 A 2.5 hour test of knowledge and understanding in the topic of Geotechnics and Engineering Geology 150 N/A 60 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Field coursework 1 A written report submission that reflects activities undertaken in the field environment backed up by lecture and Lab. 0 2000 40 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 ✔ ✔
Field coursework 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

Knappett, J & Craig R.F. (2020) Craig’s Soil Mechanics, 9th Ed., CRC Press; ISBN 978 1 138 070 06

Barnes, G.E. (2016), Soil Mechanics, Principles and Practice, 4rd Ed., Palgrave Macmillan; ISBN 9781137512215

Smith, I. (2014), Smith’s Elements of Soil Mechanics 9th Ed., John Wiley & Sons; ISBN 9780470673393

E Hoek & J W Bray (2004), Rock Slope Engineering, 4th Edition, Spon Press; ISBN 9780203499085

Waltham A.C. (2009), Foundations of Engineering Geology, 3rd Ed., Spon Press; ISBN 0 203 89453 7 Master e-book ISBN

Bodo, B. & Jones, C. (2013) Introduction to Soil Mechanics John Wiley & Sons ISBN 9780470659434

Das, B.M. & Sobhan, K. (2018) Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 9th Ed., Cengage Learning; ISBN 9781305970939

BS 5930:2015+A1:2020, Code of Practice for Ground Investigation, BSI, London.

ISBN 978 0 539 05986 1

BS1377-1:2016, Methods of testing Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes, BSI, London. ISBN 978 0 580 96086 4

BS EN 1997-1:2004+A1:2013, Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design, General Rules; ISBN 978 0 580 80773 2

BS EN 1997-2:2007, Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design, 2007, - Part 2: Ground Investigation and Testing; ISBN 978 0 580 71872 4

Selected reading form Journals , particularly Ground Engineering Ground Engineering (geplus.co.uk)