NG3S109 - Geotechnics - Analysis and Design 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S109 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Geotechnics - Analysis and Design | ||
| 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: | Blessing Adeleke, Stuart Bunston, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| 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 extend and develop an understanding of the principles and interpretation of geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering theory and data and apply them to practical design and construction problems.
To demonstrate knowledge and understanding in project work and in interpreting and analysing data and results.
Content Summary
Critical State Soil Mechanics
Settlement analysis.
Soil permeability
Field instrumentation and monitoring.
Bearing capacity and foundation design.
Slope stability analysis and remediation.
Assessment of contaminated land
Re-use of Soils
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 13 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 9 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Independent Study | 102 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate competence and apply a high degree of specialist geotechnical theory and analysis to practical situations and understand the effects of alternative solutions. |
| LO2 | Critically review geotechnical and geo-environmental data and systematically analyse the information to produce engineering design solutions. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | A written design report submission | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | A 2.5 hour test of knowledge and understanding in the topic of Geotechnics - Analysis and Design | 150 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |