NG2S107 - Geotechnics and Hydrology 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG2S107
Module Title: Geotechnics and Hydrology
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, David Baxter, Blessing Adeleke, Sarah Moses, Luan Al-Haddad
First Intended Intake: MAY 2017 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 3
Valid From 01 Jul 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

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

To develop new skills and knowledge in water control and hydrology to enable the student to solve, analyse and design simple engineering water management systems and model open channel flow.

Content Summary

Introduction to Structural Geology.

Influence of Climate Change.

Geo-environmental and geotechnical ground investigations.

Stresses in soils and rocks.

Compaction of soils.

Consolidation.

Bearing capacity and shallow foundation design.

Lateral earth pressure.

Slope stability analysis.

Hydrology of open channel flow and water control mechanisms.

Groundwater monitoring and water flow measurement.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 16
Tutorial 14
Practical Classes and Workshops 8
Fieldwork 8
Independent Study 102
Direct Study 50
Formative assessment Scheduled 2
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

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

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 Exam 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

J. F. Douglas, J. M. Gasiorek, J. A. Swafield and L. Jack - Fluid Mechanics, latest edition: Prentice Hall.

L. Hamil - Understanding Hydraulics, latest edition: Palgrave.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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