Semester:

7

Course Code:

CE5530

Course Name:

Geotechnical Design and Construction

Credit Value:

2 (Notional hours:100)

Prerequisites:

CE3170

Core/Optional

Optional

Hourly Breakdown

Lecture hrs.

Tutorial hrs.

Practical hrs.

Assignment hrs.

Independent Learning & Assessment hrs.

8

-

-

44

48

Course Aim: To impart knowledge and to develop skills on how to plan and execute a geotechnical engineering project, selecting the best option considering the holistic nature.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course, the students should be able to;

➢    plan a site investigation programme for a selected project including field surveys, shallow and deep investigations, and laboratory tests.

➢    recommend appropriate geotechnical structures considering the holistic nature, economy, constructability and sustainability.

➢    select appropriate geotechnical parameters and design proposed geotechnical structures.

➢    prepare a geotechnical design report including a preliminary cost estimate for the project.

Course Content:

➢    Site inspection: Desk study; topography maps, geological maps and other related data, site visit and planning.

➢    Conceptual geotechnical design: Site specific geotechnical proposal considering holistic nature.

➢    Detailed site investigation: Field investigation, field and laboratory tests.

➢    Selection of optimal design: Considering natural hazards, constructability and value engineering.

➢    Design of geotechnical structures: Foundations, retaining structures and slopes.

➢    Report: Site investigation, conceptual design, soil parameters, design calculations, drawings, construction sequence, and preliminary cost estimation.

Teaching /Learning Methods:

Classroom lectures, design exercises, field visits, laboratory exercises, oral presentations

Assessment Strategy:

Continuous Assessment

40%

Final Assessment

60%

Details:

Preliminary Report      5%

Preliminary Presentation   10%

Progress Reports and Presentations    25%

Theory (%)

Practical (%)

-

Other (%)

Final Report 30%;

Final Presentation and Viva-voce 30%

Recommended Reading:

➢    Abramson, L.W. (2002). Slope stability and stabilization method, John Wiley & Sons.

➢    Tomlinson, M.J. (2001). Foundation design and construction, 7th edn, Pearson.

➢    Robert, W.D. (1999). Geotechnical and foundation engineering: design & constructions, McGraw-Hill Professionals.

➢    Kulhawy, F.H. (1989). Foundation Engineering Current Principles and Practices, ASCE.

➢    Robb, A.D. (1982). Site investigation, Telford, London.