The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Plan and evaluate geotechnical investigations, and interpret subsurface data to establish reliable soil and rock parameters for safe and efficient foundation design.
Analyse and design deep foundations in soils and rocks to support heavily loaded structures using analytical and numerical methods, following relevant standards and performance criteria.
Design shallow foundation systems for lightly loaded structures by applying relevant standards and recognised design methods to meet both ultimate and serviceability limit state requirements based on site-specific geomaterial properties.
Generate professional geotechnical reports that integrate investigation data and design outcomes with sound engineering judgement.
