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Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Construction - ZACM2221
Graduation

 
Faculty: UNSW@ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy)
 
 
School:  UC Aerospace, Civ and Mech Eng
 
 
Course Outline: https://gateway.unsw.adfa.edu.au/isas/current_students/outlines/index.html
 
 
Campus: University College Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: ZACM1020
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This is an omnibus course comprising of two units: Geotechnical Engineering 1 and Engineering Construction. Both components must be passed. Geotechnical Engineering - Introduction to engineering geology. Effective stress principle. Drained and undrained conditions. Water and seepage in soils. Introduction to sheer strength of soils. Introduction to one-dimensional consolidation and settlement analysis. Engineering Construction: The civil engineering industry. Interface between design and construction. Compressed air and water system. Material moving system. Earthworks, Concrete, steel, timber and masonry construction. Foundation construction. Maritime construction.

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