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 2024. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Not offered
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV5902
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After CIV5902
No unit lists CIV5902 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
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 2024
The 2024 handbook lists no offerings for CIV5902.
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
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.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV5902?
CIV5902 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CIV5902 offered?
CIV5902 has no offerings listed in the 2024 handbook.
How much work is CIV5902?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.