ENG09030 2020 Geotechnical Engineering II
Full Title
Geotechnical Engineering II
Transcript Title
Geotechnical Engineering II
Code
ENG09030
Attendance
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Subject Area
ENG - Engineering
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
09 - Level 9
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2020 - Full Academic Year 2020-21
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Patrick Naughton
Programme Membership
SG_EGEOT_M09 202000 Master of Engineering in Geotechnical / Structural Engineering Joint Programme
SG_ESTRU_M09 202000 Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering
SG_EGTEC_M09 202000 Master of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering with Structural Engineering
SG_EBRID_N09 202400 Postgraduate Certificate in Bridge Engineering
SG_EROAD_M09 202400 Master of Engineering in Road and Transport Engineering
SG_EROAD_O09 202400 Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering in Road and Transport Engineering
SG_EGEOT_E09 202400 Postgraduate Certificate in Geotechnical and Structural Engineering
SG_ERENG_N09 202400 Postgraduate Certificate in Road Engineering and Design
Description
Geotechnical Engineering II focuses on the analysis and design of geotechnical engineering related structures and the preparation of Geotechnical Engineering related design documentation.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Develop a geotechnical design report, incorporating BIM protocols where appropriate, for the analysis and design of Geotechnical Engineering related structures.
2.
Analyse and design gravity and cantilever soil retaining systems
3.
Evaluate foundation systems, with particular reference to bridge structures
4.
Develop solutions for soil‑structure interaction problems associated with bridge abutments
5.
Evaluate axially loaded piles using insitu testing and by calculation.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will consist of lectures supported by tutorials/design classes, and learning through group and individual projects to further develop expertise in topics.
The lectures will be recorded and made available to the learners through Moodle. Workshops will also be used to bring online learners together for special lectures or design workshops.
Module Assessment Strategies
This modules is 60% continuous assessment and 40% final examination at the end of the semester. The continuous assessment is by both group and individual project work. The learners must pass both the continuous assessment and final examination. Some of the project work is linked to the Design of Bridge Structures module.
The sizing the slice method of group assessment (Clelford & Hopkins, 2014) will be used to allocate marks to the individual members of the project group. A copy of this method of allocating marks will be given to the students at the start of the module.
Clelford, T. & Hopkins, A., 2014. Sizing the Slice: Assessing Individual Performance in Group Projects, CEBE Funded Case Study retrieved on 5/12/2014 from http://www‑new1.heacademy.ac.uk/cebe/themes/alldisplay? type=resources&newid=casestudies/cebe/sizing_the_slice&site=cebe
Repeat Assessments
The learners must pass both the continuous assessment and final examination.
Where a learner or group of learners fail the project element of the module they will be required to resubmit the project again for assessment.
Learners who fail the end of module terminal examination will have the opportunity to resit the examination during the repeat examination session.
Module Dependencies
Co-requisites
ENG09029 202000 Geotechnical Engineering I
Indicative Syllabus
- Review of soil mechanics
- EC7 and limit state design
- Design verification process on site
- Embankments design, cut/slope design, road foundations at grade, including stability analysis
- Soil - structure interaction, foundation and substructure associated with bridge structures
- Soil retaining systems: gravity walls, stem walls, gabion and crib walls, cantilever retaining walls, sheet pile and bored concrete pile. Braced excavations and basement construction.
- Pile design: axially loaded single and pile groups. Insitu and calculation design approaches. Construction issues
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
60 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
40 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment Project Work | Coursework Assessment | Project | 60 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 40 % | End of Semester | 2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Tutorial | Flat Classroom | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent learning | 6 | Weekly | 6.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | Live online lecturer | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Directed Learning | Not Specified | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Workshop / Seminar | Computer Laboratory | Workshop | 0.33 | Weekly | 0.33 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent learning | 6 | Weekly | 6.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.33 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
- Knappett, J., Craig, R.F. Craig's Soil Mechanics CRC Press 2012
- Barnes, G. Soil Mechanics Princples and practice, Palgrave, 2016
- Powrie, W. Soil Mechanics Concepts & Applications Third Edition CRC Press 2013
- Smith, I. Elements of Soil Mechanics 9th Edition 2014
- Whitlow, R Basic Soil Mechanics Prentice Hall 2001
- Bell, F.G. Engineering Geology Butterworth-Heinemann 2007
- IS EN 19972 (2007), Eurocode 7 Geotechnical Design Part 1: General Rules.
- IS EN 19972 (2007), Eurocode 7 Geotechnical Design Part 2: Ground Investigation and Testing.
- BS 5930 (2015). Code of practice for ground investigations
- BS 6031 (2009). Code of practice for earthworks
- BS 8002:2015 Code of practice for earth retaining
- BS 8004:2015 Code of practice for foundations
- BS 8006‑1:2010 Code of practice for strength/reinforced soils and other fills
- BS 8006‑2:2011 Code of practice for strengthened/reinforced soils, soil nail design.
- Anon (2016). TII Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, TII Standards website.
- Anon (2016). TII Manual of Contract Documents for Roadworks, TII Standards website.
- I.S. EN ISO 22476‑1 (2012) Geotechnical investigation and testing ‑ field testing ‑ part 1: electrical cone and piezocone penetration test
- I.S. EN ISO 22476‑2 (2005). Geotechnical investigation and testing ‑ field testing ‑ part 2: dynamic probing
- I.S. EN ISO 22476‑3 (2005). Geotechnical investigation and testing ‑ field testing ‑ part 3: standard penetration test, including Amendment 1 2011.
- I.S. EN ISO 22476‑4 (2012) Geotechnical investigation and testing ‑ field testing ‑ part 4: menard pressuremeter test
- I.S. EN ISO 22476‑5 (2012) Geotechnical investigation and testing ‑ field testing ‑ part 5: flexible dilatometer test
- I.S. EN ISO 22476‑7 (2012) Geotechnical investigation and testing ‑ field testing ‑ part 7: borehole jack test
- I.S. CEN ISO TS 22476‑11 (2005). Geotechnical investigation and testing ‑ field testing ‑ part 11: flat dilatometer test
- I.S. EN ISO 22476‑12 (2009). Geotechnical investigation and testing ‑ field testing ‑ part 12:
- Anon. (2003) Infrastructure cuttings:- condition appraisal and remedial treatment, CIRIA C591
- Anon. (2003) Infrastructure embankments:- condition appraisal and remedial treatment, CIRIA C592
- Anon. (2007) Use of vegetation in civil engineering, CIRIA C708
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