Geotechnical Data Collection and Analysis - MINE8680
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Mining Engineering
Course Outline: http://www.mining.unsw.edu.au/
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 0
CSS Contribution Charge: (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
Description
This course will cover a broad range of geotechnical data used in design; research investigation and operational management. The range of instrumentation systems; design of monitoring systems; geotechnical mapping practice; analysis and interpretation of data; and statistical interpretation will all be included. The course will also cover the application of such data in the context of rock mass characterisation; geotechnical domains; design, investigation and geotechnical management. Assessment within the course will include a practical competence and understanding in all of the above areas.