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Overview

The topics to be covered in this course are: Shear strength of soilsPrinciples of laboratory direct shear and triaxial testingLateral earth pressure theory and design of retaining structuresStability of retaining structuresSlope stabilityGround InvestigationStress analysis in geotechnical engineeringIn-situ load transfer and settlement based on elastic theoryBearing capacity theory

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: ZEIT2601

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Course Outline

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Fees

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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