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CIV4248

Ground hazards and environmental geotechnics (6 points)

(ENG)

Leader: A Bouazza

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

Synopsis: Geotechnical engineering concepts applied to solve or minimise geo-hazard problems specific to domestic and hazardous waste containment facilities (landfills), contaminated sites and tailings dams. The unit focuses on geotechnical aspects in the analysis, design and construction of waste containment facilities (landfills), ground improvement, redevelopment of old landfills, and contaminated site remediation.

Assessment: Assignments: 50% + Tests: 30% + Oral presentation: 20%

Contact Hours: 26 lectures, 26 hours of design class or practicals and 8 hours of site visits

Prerequisites: CIV3248


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