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Unit of Study CIVL2014 - Soil Mechanics Fundamentals (2021)

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Unit description

Introduces the fundamental principles of soil mechanics and their application. Students will develop a basic knowledge of how the mechanical and structural properties of soil underpin the design of engineered structures.

Unit content

Water flow through soils - hydraulic conductivity

Seepage

In situ soil stresses

Soil settlement

Compressive strength of soils

Shear strength of soils

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Lismore
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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

apply analytical methods to determine stresses and strains in soils under load

demonstrate understanding of the flow of water in soils.

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