Geosynthetics and Ground Improvement - ZEIT4004
Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
School: School of Engineering & Information Technology @ UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Course Outline: ZEIT4004 Course Outline
Campus: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
Enrolment Requirements:
Prerequisite: ZEIT3602
CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
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Description
This course presents the design and implementation of a range of ground improvement technologies including the use of geosynthetics. It addresses: soft soil engineering; PVD and surcharging; soil reinforcement; geosynthetics; drainage and filtration design using geosynthetics; design of unsealed roads using geosynthetics; reinforced soil wall, reinforced soil slope; reinforced embankment on soft clay; and case histories.
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