Module Details
Module Code: |
ENGR C4501 |
Module Title:
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Geotechnical Engineering III
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Title:
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Geotechnical Engineering III
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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Module Author:: |
Brian Byrne
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Module Description: |
(a) To understand the physical and mechanical properties of soils; (b) To develop a general appreciation of environmental issues and their vulnerability to engineering development projects; (c) To develop a general appreciation of sustainable construction principles as it relates to Civil & Geotechnical Engineering; (d) To be able to determine parameters from soil testing to characterize soil properties, (d) soil strength and soil deformations, (e) to be able to apply the principles of soil mechanics to analyze and design simple geotechnical systems; (f) To increase the understanding of the effects of construction on groundwater and the effects of groundwater on construction; (g) To develop the skills required to evaluate factual Geotechnical Engineering reports;
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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 |
Assess the information contained in factual geotechnical reports including laboratory test results |
LO2 |
Assess ground conditions to evaluate SI requirements for field work, sampling and testing so as to produce sustainable designs |
LO3 |
Relate and defend the value of desk study information and its role in preparation of factual and interpretative reports |
LO4 |
Undertake geotechnical designs to Eurocode 7 and BS/US methods |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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6566 |
ENGR H3503 |
Geotechnical Engineering I |
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 |
Site Investigation
(a) Contents of GI report, (b) Determination of appropriate site investigation techniques, (c) Sample selection,in-situ testing,(d) laboratory testing on a site specific basis,
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Stresses, Strains and Elastic Deformation of Soils
(a) Stress-strain, (b) Stresses from surface loads, (c) Settlements,
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Shear strength of Soils
(a) Undrained and drained shear strength, (b) Laboratory determination of shear strength using shear box, Triaxial (drained and undrained), (b) In-situ determination, (c) Introduction to Piezocone and pressure meter
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Bearing capacity of soils and settlement of shallow foundations
(a) Collapse and failure loads - Ultimate and service loads, (b) Settlement, (c) In-situ testing (d) Design to EC 7, (e) Comparison of European vs other International Design Principles
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Soil stabilization
(a) Lime,cement, pfa, stabilization on mineral soils and peat - chemical reactions within soil mass
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Sustainability
(a) Reuse of waste materials, CBM's, LEED Design and Construction principles
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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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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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 |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Estimate Learner Hours |
12 Weeks per Stage |
8.00 |
96 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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British Standards Institution. (2015), Code of Practice for Site Investigations BS 5930, London.
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British Standards Institution.. (1990), British Standard Methods of testing for Soils for Engineering Civil Purposes, BS 1377, London.
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Department of Communities and Local Government. (1997), A designers Simple Guide to BS EN, January 200,London.
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EN 1997– Eurocode 7. (1997), Part 1, Geotechnical Design – General Rules.
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EN 1997– Eurocode 7. (1997), Part 2, Geotechnical investigation and testing.
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EN 1990. Basis of structural design.
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EN 1991. Eurocode 1 - Actions on structures.
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Ian Smith. (2006), Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics, Wiley-Blackwell, p.552, [ISBN: 978-1-4051-3370-8].
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British Standards Institution. (2015), Code of Practice for Earth Retaining Structures, BS 8002, London.
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British Standards Institution. (1999), Code of Practice for Ground Anchorages, BS 8081, London.
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Muni Budhu. (2011), Soil Mechanics and Foundations, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, N.J., [ISBN: 978-0-471-43117-6].
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Muni Budhu. (2008), Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 978-0471-47012-0].
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Construction Industry Research and Information Association. (1986), Control of Groundwater for Temporary Works, C515.
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M. Preene... [et al.]. (2000), Groundwater Control, CIRIA, London, [ISBN: 0-860-175154].
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R. F. Craig and J. Knappett. Craig's soil mechanics, London ; Spon Press, 2004., [ISBN: 0-203-494105].
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T. William Lambe and Robert V. Whitman. Soil mechanics, New York, Wiley, 1969., [ISBN: 0-471-51192-7].
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National Roads Authority. (2013), Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.
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Engineers Ireland. (2016), Specification for Ground Investigation in Ireland.
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