Geomechanics: stability of soil structures
I B Donald
3 points * 24 lectures, 6 tutorials, 9 laboratory classes * Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: CIV2270
Stress-strain-pore pressure response; failure criteria; stress paths; drained and undrained strengths; slope stability; general stability theory; earth pressures and retaining walls; reinforced earth.
Assessment
Examinations (3 hours): 80% * Laboratory work: 12% * Assignment: 8%
Recommended texts
Capper P L and others Problems in engineering soils (SI edn), 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, 1990