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Geosynthetics - ZACM4915
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: 2
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: ZACM3222
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Use of geosynthetics (i.e. geotextiles, geogrids, geocomposites and geomembranes) in geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering practice. Properties and test methods for geosynthetics functions and mechanisms, designing for separation, filtration, drainage and reinforcement. Introduction to design and construction of reinforced soil structures.

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