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Geotechnical Engineering 4 - CVEN4225
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Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
 
 
School:  School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.civeng.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.06250 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: CVEN3222.
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Theoretical and presumptive bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations including pad, raft and piled foundations. Allowable settlement of foundations on soil and rock. Foundation construction including dewatering, temporary support, soil boring and pile driving. Special foundations for expansive soils and rock. Lateral earth pressures and retaining wall design.

Assumed Knowledge: CVEN3223.

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