Course Details in 2022/23 Session

Module Title	LM Numerical Approaches and Design in Geotechnics
School	School of Engineering
Department	Civil Engineering
Module Code	04 38065
Module Lead	Dr Asaad Faramarzi
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-38 hours Tutorial-4 hours Practical Classes and workshops-8 hours Guided independent study-150 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	Numerical Approaches and Design in Geotechnics introduces method used to undertake numerical analysis of geotechnical applications, and highlights the limitations and uncertainties in these approaches. It contextualises the numerical approaches with the consideration of various applications (such as foundations, slopes and tunnels). The module introduces the concept of the design method, taking the outcome of analyses (either numerical or analytical) to produce robust designs that are resilient to changes in loading/environmental conditions, over the working life of the asset, and it draws on approaches in various design standards (such as EC7).
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Evaluate and apply numerical methods to investigate the behaviour of the ground in various geotechnical situations (such as slopes, foundations, and tunnels), and to understand of the limitations of these methods [contributing to: AHEP - M1 (K&S); AHEP - M2 (K&S); AHEP - M3 (K&S); AHEP - C12 (K&S); AHEP - C13 (K&S)] Evaluate and apply the principles and processes that underpin resilient design to develop solutions to geotechnical problems [contributing to: AHEP - M3 (K&S); AHEP - M4 (K&S);AHEP - C9 (K&S); AHEP - C12 (K&S); AHEP - C13 (K&S) ] Understand and apply suitable techniques to communicate complex matters (such as numerical model outputs and designs) [contributing to: AHEP - M17 (K&S); ] Takes responsibility for decisions taken, is adaptable and resilient when considering challenging/changing environments and manages own time [contributing to: AHEP - M1 (K&S); AHEP - M5 (K&S); AHEP - C6 (K&S); AHEP - M16 (K&S)]
Assessment	38065-01 : Coursework : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: One formal report (coursework) (100%) Reassessment: One formal report (coursework) (100%)
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