Overview

This course presents the different geological environments and settings in which engineering occurs. The course covers the following main elements: Key geological issues and typical geotechnical questions associated with different geological and geomorphological environmentsGlobal tectonics and structural geologySurficial materials including different types of soils and duricrustsSurface processes and environmental effects … For more content click the Read More button below. The course will provide a sound basis to make meaningful geological interpretations to solve geotechnical and geohazard problems.

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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