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Overview

The course provides students with the fundamental knowledge required to undertake geomechanical investigations and design tasks. This course consists of Soil and Rock Mechanics Modules including the basics of rock and soil behaviours. Soil Mechanics Module comprises of basic soil mechanics, soil classification, phase relationships, effective stress, seepage and flow, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Please note that the above delivery information is an indication on how this course may be delivered within the year.  Delivery mode(s) for each term can be viewed on other sources such as myUNSW and class timetable site.

This Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

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