CIV4248

Ground hazards and environmental geotechnics

(ENG)

A Bouazza

6 points + 26 lectures, 26 hours of design class or practicals and 8 hours of site visits + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: CIV3248

Synopsis: Geotechnical engineering concepts applied to solve or minimise geo-hazard problems specific to domestic and hazardous waste containment facilities (landfills), contaminated sites, landslides, tailings dams and the issues of sustainability such as utilisation of underground space. Unit focuses on geotechnical aspects in the analysis, design and construction of waste containment facilities (landfills), redevelopment of old landfills, and contaminated site remediation.

Assessment: Assignments and interviews: 100%