CA6694 - Geomechanics | ||||||||
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| * The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||
The course introduces concepts and theories in geomechanics (soil and rock mechanics) and geotechnics. Analytical and empirical methods will also be introduced to solve geotechnical design problems. The course aims to foster a curiosity and an aptitude towards independent discovery about geotechnical structures and the behaviour of soils. | ||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 50% | ||||||||
Examination: 50% | ||||||||
To pass a course, a student must obtain minimum marks of 30% in both coursework and examination components, and an overall mark of at least 40% | ||||||||
Examination Duration: 2 hours | ||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||
| CA6694.pdf | ||||||||
