Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics (CIVL2210)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Civil Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
1 Practical or Laboratory hour
Incompatible
E2235 or 2315 or 2365 or 2431
Assessment methods
Examination
Course enquiries
Prof. David Williams (d.williams@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
Introduction to description & characterisation of soil behaviour as an engineering material. Topics include site investigation & testing, strength, consolidation, seepage, settlement, laboratory tests, clay mineralogy, geotextiles & geofabrics.