Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Use engineering IT tools to aid in the analysis and design of embedded retaining structures.
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The difference between total and effective stress analysis.
- The theoretical scientific basis of traditional limit-based design calculations.
- Geotechnical structures and how they are constructed.
- The importance of pore water pressure.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Apply Creativity and innovation in problem solving
- Manage your time effectively
- Communicate Effectively through written reports
- Apply an Engineering approach to the solution of problems
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Investigate quantitatively the stability of earth slopes; gravity, embedded and reinforced soil retaining walls; and simple foundations using total or effective stress analysis as appropriate.
- Apply factors of safety and standard empirical modifications to the basic limit-state calculations to meet the demands of real situations.
- Calculate lateral and shear stresses on retaining walls and foundations.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Lecture | 24 |
Follow-up work | 15 |
Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
Completion of assessment task | 35 |
Wider reading or practice | 15 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 18 |
Revision | 35 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Oasys Software. Used for the summative coursework exercise. This is available on iSolutions machines and a licenced student version is provided for home use.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Repeat year method - External repeat as per referral method.Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Problem Sheets
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Feedback on progress is via attendance at timetabled tutorials in which the solutions are worked through; self-assessment with reference to the published worked solutions; and individual oral feedback and advice as requested.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Final Assessment | 50% |
Continuous Assessment | 50% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Set Task | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Set Task | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External