Module Details
Module Code: |
ANAL C2501 |
Module Title:
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Earthworks Analysis
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Title:
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Earthworks Analysis
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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Module Author:: |
Brian Byrne
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Module Description: |
The aims of the module are: (1) to produce graduates capable of working with minimal supervision in a modern construction environment; (2) to provide graduates to the workplace capable of participating in all facets of earthworks, on-site, in the laboratory and in the design office, using the industry recognised Standards and Procedures; (3) to give graduates the skills to set up and manage quality control in the construction, quarrying,monitoring and testing industries; (4) to provide graduates with sufficient knowledge and skills to continue to degree level in civil engineering
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Analyse and test soils for earthworks and construction of foundations for structures, roads, dams, embankments
(a) Reuse of materials
(b) Testing regimes for cut/fill applications
(c) Use of BSI 2015, BS 5930 - Ground Investigation
(d) Specification for Ground Investigation, 2016, Engineers Ireland |
LO2 |
Demonstrate competence in hazard identification, risk assessment and safe use of laboratory and field test equipment. Have awareness of potential health, safety hazards and risks associated with design of earthworks, dams, roads, foundations including the responsibilities of persons, identification of hazards and risk assessment requirements |
LO3 |
Appreciate the requirements for testing of unbound materials and the analysis and evaluation for the re-usability of soils and aggregates for civil engineering projects, including the re-use of waste and excavated material for the purposes of environmental sustainability |
LO4 |
identify the appropriate site investigation techniques for differing ground conditions and development types including selection of appropriate laboratory tests depending project requirements |
LO5 |
Have the ability to assess constructions considerations of differing ground conditions and the implications to the construction process including the implications of changes in the properties of soils and why they occur. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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6801 |
ENGR H3504 |
Earthworks Analysis |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Sustainability and Reusability of excavated and waste materials
Laboratory testing (a) CBR, MCV, DD vs Moisture Content (b) evaluation of reusability tests (c) Health and Safety (d) Reuse of Waste Materials (e) Soil stabilization
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Soil Strength Testing
Evaluation of soils strength parameters - drained and undrained
(a) Shear box tests
(b) Triaxial tests
Health and Safety
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Ground Investigation
(a) Site investigation – advantages and disadvantages of methods
(b) Specifying site investigation
(c) Trial Pitting, Dynamic Probing, Cable Percussive Boreholes
(d) Coreholes
(e) Groundwater
(f) Health and Safety
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In-situ sampling and testing
(a) Plate Bearing Tests
(b) Shear Vane tests
(c) Standard Penetration testing
(d) California Bearing ratio (CBR)
(e) Health and Safety
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Sustainable Construction Methods
(a) Construction of embankments and cuttings
(b) Capping and sub-base layers
(c) Quality control monitoring
(d) Chemical stabilization of soils for reuse as engineering material
(e) Compaction
(f) Geotextiles and geomembranes and uses
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Stakeholder Engagement
Analysis, planning and dissemination of alternatives to influence stakeholders, including direct and indirect impacts
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Self-Assessment
Students assess own lab reports and input during testing
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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Reassessment Description Repeat Exam &/or CA reassessment, as appropriate. Students must have attained a minimum of 35% in their CA work in this module throughout the year to be deemed to have met the requirements for a repeat opportunity.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
48 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
8.00 |
96 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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National Roads Authority. (2013), NRA Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.
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British Standards. BSI. Methods of Testing of Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes. BS 1377 Parts 1-9 1990.
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IS/EN. Eurocode 7 Parts 1 & 2.
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British Standards. (2015), BS 5930, Code of Practice for Ground Investigation,.
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Berry, PL and Reid D. (1987), An Introduction to Soil Mechanics.
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Engineers Ireland. (2016), Specification for Ground Investigation in Ireland, 2.
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This module does not have any other resources |
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