Course Details
Geotechnical Engineering
Course Code ENBU701
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 7
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Prescriptor
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering, tailored for students in architecture and construction engineering. It begins with an introduction to topographic surveys and map interpretation. Various rock types are then introduced, followed by a detailed examination of soil formation, soil types, and their engineering properties, such as stress-strain behaviour, permeability, settlement, and consolidation. The course also covers the theory and practical applications of soil compaction in construction. In addition, it addresses different types of slope failures, retaining structures, and foundation systems.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
No requisite courses specified.
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  AK3751   Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)   (BE (Hons))
480.00
Timetable
2024Semester 1
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
ENBU701/W101  28-Feb-2024  29-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WF503 
    06-Mar-2024  08-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF503 
    07-Mar-2024  09-May-2024  THU  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WF603 
    04-Apr-2024  04-Apr-2024  THU  8:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WZ328 
  28-Feb-2024  29-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WF503 
    06-Mar-2024  08-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF503 
    07-Mar-2024  09-May-2024  THU  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WF603 
ENBU701/W102  28-Feb-2024  29-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WF503 
    06-Mar-2024  08-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF503 
    07-Mar-2024  09-May-2024  THU  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WF603 
  28-Feb-2024  29-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WF503 
    06-Mar-2024  08-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF503 
    07-Mar-2024  09-May-2024  THU  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WF603 
    28-Mar-2024  28-Mar-2024  THU  12:00 PM - 3:00 PM  WZ328 
ENBU701/W103  28-Feb-2024  29-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WF503 
    06-Mar-2024  08-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF503 
    07-Mar-2024  09-May-2024  THU  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WF603 
    05-Apr-2024  05-Apr-2024  FRI  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WZ328 
  28-Feb-2024  29-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WF503 
    06-Mar-2024  08-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF503 
    07-Mar-2024  09-May-2024  THU  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WF603 
    27-Mar-2024  27-Mar-2024  WED  2:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WZ328 
ENBU701/W104  28-Feb-2024  29-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WF503 
    06-Mar-2024  08-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF503 
    07-Mar-2024  09-May-2024  THU  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WF603 
    03-Apr-2024  03-Apr-2024  WED  2:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WZ328 
  28-Feb-2024  29-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WF503 
    06-Mar-2024  08-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF503 
    07-Mar-2024  09-May-2024  THU  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WF603 
    28-Mar-2024  28-Mar-2024  THU  8:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WZ328 
ENBU701/W105  28-Feb-2024  29-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WF503 
    06-Mar-2024  08-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF503 
    07-Mar-2024  09-May-2024  THU  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WF603 
    04-Apr-2024  04-Apr-2024  THU  12:00 PM - 3:00 PM  WZ328 
  28-Feb-2024  29-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WF503 
    06-Mar-2024  08-May-2024  WED  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF503 
    07-Mar-2024  09-May-2024  THU  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WF603 
    26-Mar-2024  26-Mar-2024  TUE  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WZ328 
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