CEG1201 : Geotechnical Properties of Soils and Rocks (Inactive)
CEG1201 : Geotechnical Properties of Soils and Rocks (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Colin Davie
- Lecturer: Dr Mohamed Rouainia, Dr Ross Stirling
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
None
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
None
Aims
This module aims to introduce:
1 - The fundamental concepts and principles of soil and rock formation.
2 - The relevance of soil and rock materials to civil engineering.
3 - The relevance of geological processes to civil engineering.
4 - Techniques for the identification and classification of soils and rock.
Summary:
This module will provide an introduction to geology and the properties of soils and rocks of relevance to civil engineering. It will discuss geotechnical failures and disasters and introduce geotechnical structures. Students will perform laboratory and field practicals in soil and rock description.
Outline Of Syllabus
Introduction to Geology.
Properties of soils and rocks and their relevance to Civil Engineering.
Geotechnical failures and disasters.
Introduction to geotechnical structures.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, students should have gained knowledge and understanding of:
A1 - the fundamental concepts processes of soil and rock formation
- the relevance of geology and geological processes in civil engineering
A9 - basic engineering properties and behaviour of rock and soil
- key geotechnical structures
A11 & A8 BS5930 Code of Practice for Site Investigations
Intended Skill Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
B5 & B7 - interpret geological data in the context of civil engineering
- identify and describe soils and rocks to BS 5930 standards
C1 - Carry out experiments safely
C2 - Use laboratory equipment to generate data
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 22 | 0:30 | 11:00 | Revision for exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Blackboard-based sessions based on the results of laboratory and field class exercises. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 3 | 3:00 | 9:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Tutorials |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 1 | 6:00 | 6:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 34:30 | 34:30 | Includes background reading and reading lecture notes for a full understanding of material |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Fundamental principles and concepts are delivered in lectures and reinforced through tutorial sessions. Practical skills are developed through demonstration and practice in practical, laboratory and field classes
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 70 | Unseen |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | 30 | Blackboard-based assessment based on the results of Laboratory and Field Exercises. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The exam covers the knowledge outcomes relating to the fundamental concepts and processes of soil and rock formation, the relevance of geology and geological processes in civil engineering, the identification of basic engineering properties and behaviour of rock and soil and the identification of key geotechnical structures. Other assessment will consist of Blackboard-based assessment based on the results of a laboratory and a field practical class.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG1201's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CEG1201's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Original Handbook text:
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