Geotechnical Engineering (CIVL3210)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Civil Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2L1T1 only 3hr Prac or Lab
Recommended prerequisite
CIVL2210
Assessment methods
Final examination, assignments, laboratory experiments
Course enquiries
Professor Alexander Scheuermann (Semester 1, 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 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Application of soil mechanics knowledge to geotechnical engineering analysis & design. Earth pressure; retaining walls; basement excavations; bearing capacity; shallow footings; domestic footings; piled footings; settlement; slope stability; dynamic pile testing.
