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Geotechnics and Soil Mechanics
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:
P1 Discuss rock types formation and classification, susceptibility to weathering and the weathering process.
P2 Analyse the discontinuous nature of rock mass.
P3 Explore methods and techniques used in ground and site investigation, soil sampling, soil descriptions and soil classification to current codes of practice.
P4 Evaluate methods and techniques used in ground and site investigation and soil sampling.
P5 Evaluate how soil properties are determined, including moisture content, density, specific gravity, shear strength compressibility, liquid and plasticity indices, California bearing ratio
P6 Produce design proposals to address geotechnical problem related to embankments, bridge and road foundations for a given site
M1 Evaluate the use of rock and uncommented sediments within civil engineering.
M2 Evaluate methods and techniques used in ground and site investigation and soil sampling.
M3 Analysis result from soil properties testing.
M4 Justify the approach to a design proposal in meeting identified geotechnical weaknesses.
D1 Critically analyse example that address problems caused by the discontinuous nature of rock mass when tunnelling and constructing bridges using case studies as example.
D2 Assess the importance of site investigation, soil sampling and determine of soil properties for infrastructure projects
D3 Integrate test data to inform the development of design proposals
Assignment Brief and Guidance:
As an assistant civil engineer with a large engineering firm, you have been tasked with preparing a report based on survey and soil sampling for a proposed construction project. The proposal is for a large infrastructure project, in an area of mixed geological conditions. The survey, site investigation and soil sampling were undertaken by a different firm; so you are relying on their data.
In preparing your report, you are asked to use industry standard language, include references (as necessary) to ensure that your calculations, comments and recommendations are supported by research and analysis.
Your report is intended to be read by the lead civil engineer for your company, but will also be available to the client. Therefore, you should be mindful of the different audiences for your work.
Your report is expected to address:
rock types found on the site weathering of soil and rock on the site any issues of discontinuous rock mass found on the site the use of rock and un-cemented sediments found on site the accuracy of site investigation data and soil sampling in the information provided codes of practice relevant to the project.
LO1: Review rock types, their formation and uses within civil engineering
1. Discuss rock types formation and classification, susceptibility to weathering and the weathering processes. Discussion might include the formation of common rock types (three different rock types) and provided classification of common rock types (with illustrations), and weathering processes with illustration or diagram. (P1)
2. Analyse the discontinuous nature of rock mass. You may analyse rock mass characterization for design and construction purposes with illustration. (P2)
Evaluate the use of rock and uncommented sediments within civil engineering. You may further explanation uncemented sediments with civil engineering construction project in Hong Kong (M1)
Critically analyse example that address problems caused by the discontinuous nature of rock mass when tunnelling and constructing bridges using case studies as example. You might provide at least one example or case study with illustration in civil engineering project in Hong Kong, Proper reference might be provided. (D1)
LO2: Explore and classify soils to current codes of practice
3. Detail explore methods and techniques used in ground and site investigation, soil sampling, Soil descriptions and soil classification to current codes of practice. Discussion might include the purpose and objectives for ground investigation, supplementary investigation in construction site in Hong Kong.(P3)
4. Explore how soils are classified from soil particle size, soil types, specific gravity and plasticity indices to current codes of practice. Discussion might include the soil descriptions & classifications of soil classification in Hong Kong. (P4)
Evaluate methods and techniques used in ground and site investigation and soil sampling. Detail evaluation might include the geoguide, geospec, general specification or codes of practice for explanation of method and techniques for ground investigation works in Hong Kong.(M2)
Assess the importance of site investigation, soil sampling and determine of soil properties for infrastructure projects. You might provide at least one example or case study with illustration to show the importance of site investigation, soil sampling and determine of soil properties for infrastructure projects in civil engineering project in Hong Kong, Proper reference might be provided. (D2)
LO3: Analysis soil properties determine by geotechnical procedures
5. Evaluate how soil properties are determined, including moisture content, density, specific gravity, shear strength compressibility, liquid and plasticity indices, California bearing ratio. Detail evaluation might include illusion or diagram to supply your answer.
Analysis result from soil properties testing. You might provide at least one example or case study with illustration to determine of soil properties for infrastructure projects in civil engineering project in Hong Kong, Proper reference might be provided. (M3)
LO4: Produce a proposal to address identified geotechnical weakness and problem
6. Produce design proposals to address geotechnical problem related to embankments, bridge and road foundations for a given site. Detail explanation might include illusion or diagram to supply your answer.
Justify the approach to a design proposal in meeting identified geotechnical weaknesses. You might provide at least one example or case study with illustration to determine of design proposal to meet the geotechnical weakness in civil engineering project in Hong Kong, Proper reference might be provided.(M4)
Integrate test data to inform the development of design proposals. Suitable graph, analysis the result and conclusion of design proposal might be provided. (D3)