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Geotechnical Engineering 2A - ZACM3222
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: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.06250 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: ZACM2221
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Application of the effective stress principle in geotechnical engineering. Shear strength of soils. Principles of triaxial testing. Lateral earth pressure theory and design of simple gravity retaining structures. Influence of seepage on ability of retaining structures. Ground investigation.

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