Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics (CIVL2210)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Civil Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
1 Practical or Laboratory hour
Assessment methods
Examination and laboratory practical
Course enquiries
Doctor Jurij Karlovsek (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
Introduction to description & characterisation of soil behaviour and to soil as an engineering material. Topics include site investigation & testing, effective stress concept, strength, consolidation, hydraulic conductivity, seepage, settlement, laboratory tests and clay mineralogy.
