Earth retaining structures
Next offered in 1995
I B Donald
6 points * 26 lectures, 4 tutorials, 9 computer laboratory classes * First semester * Clayton
Methods of analysis and design for a range of earth retaining structures including reinforced concrete mass and cantilever walls, crib walls, sheetpile and diaphragm walls - cantilever or tiedback/strutted, temporary excavations, reinforced - earth walls, novel retaining structures, computer analyses.
Assessment
Examinations (3 hours): 60% * Practical work: 40%