6415 (v.4) Engineering Geology 504

Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Contact Hours:

2.0

Credits:

12.5

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Other Requisite(s):

Admission: into a Postgraduate Course in Applied Geology

Classification of rocks and soils for engineering purposes. Classification of weathered rocks and soils. Clay in engineering geology. Rock and soil as construction materials. Geological controls on the stability of foundations of dams, reservoirs and buildings. Site investigation techniques. Geological controls on stability of slopes and excavations. Special mapping and core logging techniques for engineering geologists. Terrain evaluation.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

- Area External refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
- Central External refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area.

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