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CIV3248

Groundwater and environmental geoengineering (6 points)

(ENG)

Leader: A Bouazza and P E Weinmann

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Overview of concepts relating to groundwater resources and seepage, with emphasis on seepage containment in reservoirs, ponds, soil pollution and its avoidance, focusing on soil behaviour and its effect on seepage, groundwater percolation and migration of contaminant in the nearfield of waste containment facilities. Focus will also be on the function, design and construction of engineered soil barriers to prevent leakage from water reservoirs, ponds or to isolate different types of waste.

Assessment: Design assignment: 40% + Examination (2 hours): 30% + Tests: 30% + Students must pass both assignment, test and examination components.

Contact Hours: 19 lectures, 33 tutorial/project, 6 hours of laboratory or site visits


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