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<p>Geotechnical Engineering 2 builds upon the foundational principles introduced in Geotechnical Engineering 1 and advances students’ understanding of applied geotechnical design. The unit explores in depth the planning and execution of geotechnical site investigations, soil reactivity and site classification in accordance with AS 2870, and the analysis and design of shallow and deep foundation systems. Students will also examine the stability of slopes and the design of earth-retaining structures under various soil and loading conditions. Through analytical exercises and design-based applications, this unit develops the ability to interpret geotechnical data, propose appropriate foundation systems, and design safe and efficient geotechnical solutions for small- to medium-scale civil engineering projects.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>1. Geotechnical Site investigation Practices and Planning for Soil Exploration</p>
<p>2. Site Classification and Design of Residential Building Foundations Based on AS2870</p>
<p>3. Bearing Capacity Analysis and Design of Shallow Foundations</p>
<p>4. Design of Deep Foundations</p>
<p>5. Soil Slope Stability Analysis</p>
<p>6. Design of Earth-Retaining Structures</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Geotechnical Engineering 2 builds upon the foundational principles introduced in Geotechnical Engineering 1 and advances students’ understanding of applied geotechnical design. The unit explores in depth the planning and execution of geotechnical site investigations, soil reactivity and site classification in accordance with AS 2870, and the analysis and design of shallow and deep foundation systems. Students will also examine the stability of slopes and the design of earth-retaining structures under various soil and loading conditions. Through analytical exercises and design-based applications, this unit develops the ability to interpret geotechnical data, propose appropriate foundation systems, and design safe and efficient geotechnical solutions for small- to medium-scale civil engineering projects.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p> <p>1. Geotechnical Site investigation Practices and Planning for Soil Exploration</p> <p>2. Site Classification and Design of Residential Building Foundations Based on AS2870</p> <p>3. Bearing Capacity Analysis and Design of Shallow Foundations</p> <p>4. Design of Deep Foundations</p> <p>5. Soil Slope Stability Analysis</p> <p>6. Design of Earth-Retaining Structures</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg4105">030900 - Civil Engineering</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=ENGRG2102" target="_blank">ENGRG2102</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed ENGIN3202 OR must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=ENGRG3102" target="_blank">ENGRG3102</a></p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Identify key issues involved in planning geotechnical site investigation programs</p>
K2
<p>Recognise soil reactivity characteristics, classify residential building sites, and apply relevant design principles for residential building foundations in accordance with AS 2870</p>
K3
<p>Describe and apply design principles for shallow foundations, deep foundations, and retaining walls under various loading and soil conditions</p>
K4
<p>Explain and analyse the principles and methods used in assessing soil slope stability</p>
S1
<p>Propose and plan a site investigation for a small-scale geotechnical engineering project, and produce a professional technical report to an acceptable industry standard</p>
S2
<p>Assess information to classify residential building sites based on soil reactivity</p>
S3
<p>Apply established engineering methods to analyse soil-foundation systems, determine allowable bearing capacity, and design basic foundation systems for specified loading and soil conditions</p>
S4
<p>Assess the stability of sloping embankments and design simple earth-retaining structures</p>
A1
<p>Apply technical and analytical knowledge to analyse and design common geotechnical engineering systems, and present the results using appropriate professional standards</p>
A2
<p>Use technical knowledge and skills to solve defined engineering problems in geotechnical contexts, and demonstrate sound professional judgement in developing practical solutions</p>
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<p>Geotechnical soil investigation (field/laboratory investigations) and preparation of geotechnical reports</p>
<p>Field/Laboratory Investigations and Reports</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A2
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<p>Design of residential building foundations based on AS2870, design of shallow and deep foundations, and earth-retaining structures</p>
<p>Design Reports, Presentations</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K3, K4, S3, S4, A1, A2
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<p>Assessment of all or part of the unit by tests/examination</p>
<p>Test/Examination</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K3, K4, S2, S3, S4, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg4105">030900 - Civil Engineering</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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