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CVEN30010

Academic Year 2025/2026

Geotechnics 2 (CVEN30010)

Subject:
Civil Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Civil Engineering
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Ali Tolooiyan
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module builds on the foundations established in Stage 2 Geotechnics 1 (CVEN20110), continuing the exploration of key concepts such as effective stress and shear strength, with a particular focus on the triaxial test under both drained and undrained conditions. Students will also be introduced to new topics, including consolidation theory, earth pressures on rigid and flexible retaining structures, bearing capacity, rock mechanics, and site investigation techniques. The module will examine methods for determining essential design parameters through both laboratory and field testing. As part of the module, students will undertake two laboratory experiments.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

1) Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of soil mechanics, including the topics outlined above, 2) carry out, interpret, and report on related lab tests and undertake foundation design both from a settlement and bearing capacity point of view, and 3) understand the principles of geotechnical site investigation and apply practical methods for assessing the stability of retaining wall systems.

Indicative Module Content:

See above

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

12
Autonomous Student Learning

78
Total

114

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Pre-reading of notes by students, lectures, labs and tutorials

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Students must pass CVEN20110 Geotechnics 1 before taking this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
CVEN20080 - Construction Materials, CVEN20110 - Geotechnics 1

Incompatibles:
BSEN30220 - Soil Engineering

Additional Information:
One of the specified co-requisites is required.


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Tutorials and Labs Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No
Exam (In-person): Examination: NORMAL 2 HOUR EXAM End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
80
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback within 1 week or at most 2 weeks of handing up each lab or tutorial

Name Role
Ms Maria Judge Tutor
Mhlengi Khaya Luke Masango Tutor
Muhammad Saqlain Tutor
Chen Xuanyi Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 31, 32, 33 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 11:00 - 12:50
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