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1. Understand how the theory of soil mechanics can be applied in design practice
2. Design a foundation system within a limit state design framework using analytical approaches or in-situ test data
3. Design and interpret a ground investigation to provide information on which to base a design
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 74 |
Total | 122 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Open book examination | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | Yes | Graded | No | 40 |
Class Test: Open book classtest | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Assignment: Student assignment | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Self-assessment activities
Feedback from the open book class test is provided individually to students in advance of the final assessment. Two group summary quizzes are conducted during the module, in order to provide formative feedback to the students. This provides students with an opportunity for self assessment.
Name | Role |
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Dr Shane Donohue | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |