NG3S122 - Geotechnical Engineering 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Geotechnical Engineering | ||
| 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 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To extend and develop understanding in the interpretation and analysis of geotechnical and geo-environmental 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.
Lateral earth pressure.
Assessment of contaminated land.
Re-use of Soils.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 14 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| Independent Study | 102 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Formative Assessment (scheduled) | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate competence and apply geotechnical theory and analysis to practical situations and understand the effects of alternative solutions. |
| LO2 | Utilise and critically review geotechnical and geo-environmental data and systematically analyse the information to produce appropriate 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 laboratory design report. | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Exam | 150 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |