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1) understand the fundamental principles of soil mechanics as listed above, 2) carry out, interpret and report onrelated lab tests and undertake foundation design both from a settlement and bearing capacity point of view and 3) be able to undertake practical seepage, slope stability and retaining wall stability calculations.
Indicative Module Content:See above
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 78 |
Total | 114 |
Students must pass CVEN20110 Geotechnics 1 before taking this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Tutorials and Labs | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Examination: NORMAL 2 HOUR EXAM | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 80 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
Feedback within 1 week or at most 2 weeks of handing up each lab or tutorial
Name | Role |
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Dr David Morgan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |