Use of the computer package (i.e. ABAQUS or similar)
Use of computer package for slope stability calculation
Use of computer package for retaining wall stability calculation
Use of finite element analysis for simple problems such as behaviour of soil under triaxial conditions
(2) Critical State Soil Mechanics
Critical State Framework, establishment of State Boundary Surface, Roscoe Surface for normally consolidated clays, normalized q & p/ plots, the Hvorslev surface, sands and the critical state model
Routine soil tests interpreted according to the critical state model
Behaviour of soils before yield, introduction to plasticity and soils, Cam-Clay theory, calculation of elastic and plastic strains
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Be exposed and subsequently use commercially available geotechnical design software in a systematic fashion and to critical assess their benefits and limitations.
Critically recall, evaluate and apply the unifying concept of critical state soil mechanics for a range of geotechnical applications.
Assessment
29657-04 : Module Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
Centrally timetabled 3 hour written examination (70%) Coursework (30%) made up of one computer design exercise
Reassessment:
Centrally timetabled 3 hour written examination (100%)
