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Geosynthetics and Ground Improvement - ZEIT4004
ADFA Graduation

 
Faculty: UNSW@ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy)
 
 
School:  School of Engineering & Information Technology @ ADFA
 
 
Course Outline: https://gateway.unsw.adfa.edu.au/isas/current_students/outlines/index.html
 
 
Campus: University College Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: ZEIT3602
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
 
 
Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course presents the design and implementation of a range of ground improvement technologies including the use of geosynthetics. It addresses: soft soil engineering; PVD and surcharging; soil reinforcement; geosynthetics; drainage and filtration design using geosynthetics; design of unsealed roads using geosynthetics; reinforced soil wall, reinforced soil slope; reinforced embankment on soft clay; and case histories.

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