0 points, SCA Band 2, 0.000 EFTSL
Postgraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Department of Civil Engineering
Coordinator(s)
Prof. Ranjith Pathegama Gamage
Unit guides
Synopsis
In this unit the learner will gain skills and knowledge on the interaction between the geomaterials and structural components that make up most infrastructure systems. From buildings and bridges, to tunnels, roads/railroads, dams, and embankments, the learner will determine the interaction among various elements, and design appropriate solutions accordingly.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Determine the properties of geomaterials and structural components relevant for the assessment of interaction.
- Assess the structural and geomechanical components available to address the expected interaction.
- Determine the interaction between structural and geomaterials using computational and analytical methods.
- Design appropriate solutions for infrastructure systems by incorporating governing interactions.
- Describe the limitations of developed solutions and prepare a formal report.
Assessment
Continuous assessment: 60%
Examination (3 hours): 40%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.
Workload requirements
3 hours lecture/practice and 9 hours of private study per week.
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