Area: | Department of Civil Engineering |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302774 (v.1) Civil Engineering 164 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Geomechanics - basic physical geology/rock formation, rock classification, soil formation, physical properties of soil, soil classification. Analysis - error analysis, elementary forecasting methods, matrix methods, Newton-Ralphson and other methods, interpolating polynomials, differential equations, fast Fourier transforms for use in the DE solutions. Civil engineering and society - reviewing practical and professional applications of civil engineering and analysis, three short reports. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will understand the formation and the classification of rocks and soils and establish a relationship between mathematics and civil engineering, including basic computer programming. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Foundations of Engineering Geology, A. C. Waltham, 2nd edition. Physical Geology, Plummer, Mcgeary and Carlson, 8th edition. Geology Applied to Engineering, West.1995 Any basic rock mechanics and soil mechanics books will cover the part of rock and soil classification for engineering purpose. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, R. J. Lopez, 2001 |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Geomechanics - Group and class assessment 5%, Mid-semester exam 10%, Final exam 35% Analysis - Assignment 20%, Final exam 20% Civil Engineering & Society - 10% |
Field of Education: | 30900 Civil Engineering (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | 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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