Offered
Clayton First semester 2008 (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
Oral presentation: 20%+ Tests: 30%
Assignments: 50%
Contact hours
26 lectures, 26 hours of design class or practicals and 8 hours of site visits
Prerequisites
CIV3248 or ENG3203
