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Soil Mechanics and Engineering Geology (CEGE0100)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module aims to provide knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles of soil mechanics and engineering geology, and to teach how to use these principles in civil engineering practice.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the basic principles of engineering geology
  • Apply geological understanding to analysis of sites
  • Describe and classify porous soils and calculate basic properties
  • Understand the importance of water and apply the effective stress concept
  • Analyse steady state water flow through soils
  • Apply basic Mohr Circle to soil mechanics
  • Problem solving skills
  • Laboratory and field skills
  • Presenting information textually and graphically.

Reading List:

  • An Introduction to the Mechanics of Soils and Foundations / J.H. Atkinson. London: Spon Press.
  • Soil mechanics: concepts and applications / William Powrie. London: Spon Press.
  • Foundations of engineering geology/Tony Waltham. London: Spon Press.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
60% Exam
40% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
111
Module leader
Dr Beatrice Baudet
Who to contact for more information
b.baudet@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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