MG5009 – Geotechnical Engineering
Module code
MG5009
Module title
Geotechnical Engineering
Prescription
To introduce the fundamentals of soil composition, the engineering properties of soils, and site investigation procedures.
Programmes
- SC1001
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:1. Describe soil composition and calculate soil phase ratios2. Determine basic engineering properties of soils3. Classify soils in the field and from laboratory results4. Describe and evaluate methods to improve the engineering properties of soils5. Plan geotechnical site investigations and interpret the results
- Content
- • Soil composition• Soil tests: grading analysis, plasticity characteristics (LL, PL, PI, CPL, SL), compaction• Soil classification – unified classification system• Soil compaction and stabilisation, Shear strength of soils, California Bearing Ratio (CBR)• Subsoil investigations, soil description; soil sampling; in-situ testing; safety
