To extend the application of the fundamental concepts and principles of soil behaviour introduced in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical and Civil Engineering Design modules, with particular emphasis on analysis and design of dewatering schemes, soil improvement techniques and temporary ground support systems.
To develop solutions to advanced geotechnical engineering problems by a process of analysis and validation using specialist software where appropriate.
Outline Syllabus
Soil modelling approaches.
Groundwater flow: design of wells in confined and unconfined aquifers under steady and unsteady state flow, methods, control and design of dewatering systems.
Groundwater flow through heterogeneous and anisotropic soils.
Ground support techniques during temporary works, design of sheet piling walls and working platforms.
Analysis of soil improvement techniques including grouting, vertical drains, dynamic compaction, vibro-compaction and vibro-replacement.
Design and construction of soil reinforcement: Bearing capacity of reinforced earth, Reinforced earth walls and slopes.