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KOLEJ LINTON
GEO-MECHANICS
(CE2204)
Introduction to the Module
Lecture Week No 1
Nur Syazwani Noor Rodi
Module Aim(s)
The main aim of this module is to develop further
student’s geotechnical and construction knowledge
and skills gained at level 1
Tentative Schedule of Lecture
Week
No
1
Week
Commencing
10/05/2010
2
17/05/2010
3
24/05/2010
Topic 2: Soil stress and pore water pressure, normal & overconsolidated, drain & undrained condition
4
07/06/2010
Topic 3: Ground water flow and seepage
5
14/06/2010
6
21/06/2010
Topic 4: Shear strength of soil and Mohr-Coulomb failure theory,
measurement of shear strength
7
28/06/2010
8
05/07/2010
9
12/07/2010
10
19/07/2010
Topic 7: Site investigation; desk study, exploration and sampling
Topic 8: Environmental, health and safety and risk; contaminated land
11
26/07/2010
Topic 9: Introduction to foundation analysis and design
Topic 10: Construction plant output and operating costs
12
02/08/2010
13
09/08/2010
14
16/08/2010
ACTIVITY
Topic 1: Engineering properties of soils and rocks
Topic 5: Weathering and erosion, geological features and geological
mapping
Topic 6: Rock slope stability, ground improvement and stabilisation
Revision Week
Exam Week
Learning Outcomes (LOCs)
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Knowledge
• Understand the characteristics, properties and
behaviour of soils and rocks and how they may
be assessed
• Understand geotechnical engineering principles
and apply them to solve engineering problems
• Discuss codes of practice, legislation and
environmental considerations relevant to
geotechnics
Learning Outcomes (LOCs)
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Thinking skills
• Define a geotechnical problem and apply the
principles of soil and rock mechanics in a
systematic way to obtain solutions and
parameters for the design of geotechnical
structures
• Plan and carry out site investigations for a
variety of site conditions and proposed projects
including desk studies, site and laboratory work,
analysis and reporting with an awareness of
costs
Learning Outcomes (LOCs)
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Subject-based practical skills
• Interpret technical literature and read and draw
geological maps
• Use laboratory and site equipment to obtain
geotechnical parameters and analyse the results
working alone or as part of a team
Learning Outcomes (LOCs)
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Skills for life and work
• Have an awareness of health and safety, risk
and quality requirements and the importance of
financial and environmental cost limitations
• Define the parameters of a problem and use a
systems approach to reach a solution
• Communicate knowledge, facts, interpreted
findings and recommendations in the form of
drawings and word processed reports
Teaching/ learning methods/strategies
used to enable the achievement of LOCs:
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Lectures (36 hours)
Tutorials (12 hours)
Laboratory and practical work (24 hours)
Site visits / Residential field course (36 hours)
Assessment Methods
Coursework (equivalent to 25 hours)
[20%]
Geo-Camp Report (equivalent to 25 hours) [30%]
Exam (1 hour 30 mins)
[50%]
Pass Mark of 30% is required for each component of
assessment
Threshold mark: 40%
Reading and Resources for the Module
Core
• WHITLOW, R., 2001, Basic Soil Mechanics. 4th Ed., Pearson
• WHITTEN AND BROOKS, 1994, Dictionary of Geology. Penguin
• CHUDLEY, R., 2001, Advanced Construction Technology. Longman
Recommended
• DE FREITAS, M., 2004, A Geology for Engineers.
• JOYCE, M. D., 1990, Site Investigation Practice. E & F N Spon
• HOEK AND BRAY, 1980, Rock Slope Engineering. 3rd Ed. Spon