ENGIN3202 Geotechnical Engineering

This is an intermediate level unit in geotechnical engineering where more in depth knowledge in this field is introduced and excelled. Topics include geotechnical site investigation practices, Introduction to AS2870 Residential Slabs & footings, analysis and design of shallow foundations,analysis and design of deep foundations, analysis of slope stability and design of retaining structures and introduction to environmental geotechniques. Upon completing this unit, students should be able to prepare a small scale site investigation program, Classify residential building sites and propose suitable footing systems for residential buildings, draw geological cross sections for geotechnical engineering design purpose using information obtained from geological map and site investigation, design basic shallow & deep foundations subjected to simple loading contitions, analyse stability of soil slopes & design retaining structures and describe fundemetal geoenviorenmental considerations applicable in the design of waste containment systems.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.125

Band

Band 2

Field of Education

Geotechnical Engineering (030911)

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2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

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