Course Catalogue

LJMU Partner Taught

To gain an advanced level of design skill in complex geotechnical applications.

Outline Syllabus:Design of geotechnical structures, including reinforced soils, retaining walls, deep, shallow and composite foundations to current standards under different rock, soil and water conditions. Geomodels in engineering geology, how different engineering geological conditions can influence the strength of the rock mass in different ways and orientations. Tunnelling methods in different soil conditions, NATM and TBM along with a range of world wide case studies. Design, analysis of shallow, deep and composite foundations. The design process covering methods to deal with uncertainty, design and load combinations, assumptions, the design procedure and decision criteria. Assess the sustainability of foundation alternatives at the planning and design stages of a project.

Additional Information:This module develops the students' understanding of geotechnics and foundation design, and integrates this knowledge in order that students can successfully produce designs including both superstructure and substructure.