302797 (v.1) Geotechnical Engineering 465

Area:

Department of Civil Engineering

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

302793 (v.1) Structural Design 366 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Site investigation - principles, planning, field and laboratory studies, preparation of technical reports. Design and construction of deep foundations. Pile foundation, types of piles and their structural characteristics, estimating pile length, installation of piles. Pile load test, comparison of theory with field load test results, settlement of piles, pullout resistance of piles, laterally loaded piles. Pile driving formulae, negative skin friction.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have attained an understanding of (a) planning and execution of site investigation for engineering projects, (b) deep foundation design, and (c) select construction process.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Nikraz H.R, 2003, Geotechnical Engineering 465, Curtin University of Technology Bookshop Bowles J E., 1996, Foundation Analysis and Design. McGraw Hill Lee I.K, White W. and Ingles O., 1983, Geotechnical Engineering, Pitman

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 10%, Examination 90%.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y