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Unit of Study CIVL6002 - Geotechnical Engineering (2026)

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Unit description

This unit closely examines the mechanical behaviour of geological materials and how it impacts geotechnical design. It explores the factors that control how different geomaterials deform and fail under loads. This advanced understanding is applied to the design of foundations and the quantitative assessment of risk associated with slope instability.

Unit content

Module 1: Geological Materials

Module 2: Underground Stresses

Module 3: Failure

Module 4: Slope Stability Control

Module 5: Foundation Design

Module 6: Integrated Geotechnics

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Gold Coast
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Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
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Perth N/A
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Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

evaluate the properties of different geotechnical materials and relate them to their mechanical behaviour

assess stresses and failure in geological materials

appraise uncertainty in geotechnical engineering design

formulate and present solutions to geotechnical engineering problems, such as slope stability and foundation design, collaboratively in a team.

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