Geomechanics: seepage and settlement
A K Parkin
3 points * 20 lectures, 6 tutorials, 6 laboratory classes * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: CIV2270
Pore-pressure and suction, steady state and transient fluid flow through porous media; consolidation; settlement analysis; filters and geotextiles; case histories.
Assessment
Examination (2 hours): 75% * Laboratory work: 10% * Assignment: 15%
Recommended texts
Capper P L and others Problems in engineering soils Spon
Scott C R An introduction to soil mechanics and foundations Applied Science Publishers
Smith G N Elements of soil mechanics for civil and mining engineers Granada
Sutton, B H C Solving problems in soil mechanics Longman
Vickers B Laboratory work in soil mechanics Granada
Whitlow R Basic soil mechanics Longman