CVE40001 · Swinburne University of Technology
Geotechnical Engineering
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 4
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Engineering
What it covers
This unit of study aims to introduce engineering students to the fundamentals and basic techniques used in Geotechnical Engineering. In particular, it aims to introduce students to design and construction principles of Civil / Geotechnical Engineering type structures such as earth retaining structures, shallow foundations, residential slabs and footings, deep foundations, and the assessment of stability for sloping ground.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Group | 15% |
| Examination | Individual | 60% |
| Online Quizzes | Individual | 10% |
| Research Assignment | Group | 15% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |