CIV4248 Ground hazards engineering
Faculty of Engineering
CIV4248 Ground hazards engineering is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs CIV3247 and ENG2005.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV4248
Prerequisites
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Prohibitions
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After CIV4248
No unit lists CIV4248 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Equivalent units
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Overview
Geotechnical engineering concepts applied to solve or minimise geo-hazard problems specific to waste containment facilities, contaminated sites and redevelopment and construction on marginal land. The unit focuses on geotechnical aspects of ground improvement and the analysis, design and construction involved in projects located on marginal land. Learning through the failure case study to highlight potential pitfalls of the discipline is an important component of this unit.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Dynamic compactionProject30%
- Ground improvementProject20%
- Failure case studyProject30%
- Final assignmentQuiz / Test20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Perform basic analytical procedures related to stability.
- 2
Understand the importance of ethics and legal matters for geotechnical and geoenvironmental projects.
- 3
Gain insight into the importance of minimising the likelihood of failures.
- 4
Understand the concept of ground improvement.
- 5
Provide solutions to ground improvement based on sound analytical methods.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
4 hours of weekly workshop and practice sessions on developing concepts, design methods and hands-on problem-solving (interactive).
Where it fits
CIV4248 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Vivi Anggraini
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Vivi Anggraini
Common questions
When is CIV4248 offered?
In 2026, CIV4248 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is CIV4248?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV4248 have an exam?
No. CIV4248 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CIV4248?
CIV4248 is part of Civil engineering.