In this unit, you will gain skills and knowledge on the interaction between the geomaterials and structural components that make up most infrastructure systems. From buildings and bridges to tunnels, roads/railroads, dams, and embankments, the learner will determine the interaction among various elements and design appropriate solutions accordingly.
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.
Describe the limitations of developed solutions and prepare a formal report.
Assess the structural and geomechanical components available to address the expected interaction.
Determine the properties of geomaterials and structural components relevant for the assessment of interaction.
Determine the interaction between structural and geomaterials using computational and analytical methods.
Design appropriate solutions for infrastructure systems by incorporating governing interactions.
Modelling of a slope stability.
Estimating rock mass quality using RMR, Q, GSI and calculating rock mass strength using Hoek-Brown Criterion.
Metro Tunnel Project and State of Art Tunnel Construction.
Designing of retaining wall structures.
