Module Title:Geotechnical Engineering I
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Projects Practicals Continuous assessments Terminal exam Private study
Module Aim: The aims of the module are: (1) to provide the graduate with appropriate technical skills in analysis, design and construction work in the geotechnical area; (2) to work effectively as an individual and in teams. (3) to provide the graduate with the opportunity to progress to honours degree level in civil engineering.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Select appropriate parameters related to soil behaviour for design purposes including the health and safety implications of design
LO2 Analyse and evaluate stresses in soil in selected areas;
LO3 Analyse the stability of shallow foundations including the responsibilities and roles of relevant parties
LO4 Integrate the relationship between the Ground Investigation and the Geotechnical design combining Earthworks Analysis learning to produce sustainable construction and design
LO5 Compare and contrast geologic history of strata to engineering performance
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.

6566 ENGR H3503 Geotechnical Engineering I
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
(1) Stresses in a Soil Mass
(a) Stresses due to overburden (b) Stresses due to applied loads, rectangular and circular
(2) Geology
(a) Rock forming minerals and crystallography (b) Elementary petrology (c) Stratigraphy and palaeontology (d) Earth building forces (e) Weathering and landscape change (f) Erosion and deposition
(3) Foundations
(a) Introduction to ultimate & serviceability limit state design (b) Introduction to piles and piling (c) Evaluation of Ground Investigation Reports and their application to design (d) Understanding the difference between undrained and drained analysis
(4) Health and safety and risk associated with geotechnical design
(a) Health and safety in geotechnical investigation, design and construction. (b) Risk assessment of geotechnical investigation. (c) Responsibilities of relevant duty holders (d) Safety file (e) Health and Safety Plan
Sustainable Design of Earthworks and Foundation Design
(a) Implications of re-using existing foundations and waste material as engineering material
Health and safety and risk associated with geotechnical design
a) Health and safety in geotechnical investigation, design and construction. (b) Risk assessment of geotechnical investigation. (c) Responsibilities of duty holders (d) Safety file (e) Health and Safety Plan
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Analysis and design projects, written lab reports and exams 1,2,3,4,5 100.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Contact Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Estimated Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 6.50
Total Hours 126.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CMHCE_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering 3 Mandatory
CW_CMCIV_D Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 5 Mandatory