Undergraduate Course: Foundation Engineering 4 (CIVE10004)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Civil |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
In this course, students develop an understanding of the application of the principles of soil mechanics to geotechnical practice. The application of the principles are made in both the design and construction areas. Topics used to illustrate these aspects include site investigation techniques and new foundation design and construction. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | | King's Buildings | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | | | | 16:10 - 17:00 |
| First Class |
Week 1, Friday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Drawing Office, Sanderson Building |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
- design shallow foundations;
- design deep foundations;
- plan and undertake a site investigation for both conventional sites and contaminated land sites. |
Assessment Information
The assessment will be made on the basis of:
Degree examination 100%
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| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Mike Forde
Tel: (0131 6)50 5720
Email: m.forde@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Kim Orsi
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: Kim.Orsi@ed.ac.uk |
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