| Credit |
6 points |
| Availability |
Semester 2 |
| Outcomes |
Students gain advanced knowledge of methods of numerical analysis used in modern geotechnical engineering, and the skills to apply these methods to practical geotechnical problems. |
| Content |
This unit examines numerical techniques for predicting the bearing capacity of foundations and for designing against collapse of other geotechnical structures including slopes and tunnels. Lower and upper bound limit methods are addressed in detail. The simulation of pile driving, anchor penetration and in situ test devices are examined. The advanced topics of dynamic analysis of foundations and dynamic soil–structure interaction are included. |
| Assessment |
This comprises an examination and marked assignments which assess students' understanding of basic principles of civil engineering numerical analysis and their application to solving practical problems.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit. |
| Unit Co-ordinator(s) |
Assistant Professor James Doherty |
| Location |
UWA (Crawley) |
| Mode |
on-campus |
| Unit Rules |
| Advisable prior study: CIVL7140 Civil Engineering Numerical Analysis or equivalent, CIVL4120 Foundation Engineering Design |
Contact hours—39 (lectures: 26 hrs; tutorials: 13 hrs)
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