CIV5902 Geotechnical engineering and construction
Faculty of Engineering
CIV5902 Geotechnical engineering and construction is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Other periods
- Suzhou (SEU)
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit will provide the learner practical knowledge on geotechnical engineering and construction technology of various geotechnical projects and scales. The learner will learn to develop solutions to a variety of geotechnical construction methods including ground modification, rock and soil excavations, ground supports, and performance monitoring. The unit will provide the graduate to develop engineering perspectives on geotechnical engineering and construction technology from project implementation to project completion.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 3 | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Know features of different equipment and machinery used in geotechnical construction
- 2
Understand construction contractual issues and procedures
- 3
Acquire construction management skill including project planning and risk assessment
- 4
Develop schemes for various geotechnical construction projects execute performance monitoring and appraisal of geotechnical structures
Workload and teaching
Total of 144 hours
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ivan Zhang
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jeffrey Walker
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV5902?
CIV5902 has no prerequisites.
When is CIV5902 offered?
CIV5902 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
How much work is CIV5902?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.