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Foundation and Pavement Engineering - ZEIT4605
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: 5
 
 
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 consists of two modules. Students have to pass in both modules.
Module-1: Geotechnical design. It covers: nonlinear stress-strain-strength relationship; unsaturated soil mechanics; sheetpile wall; limit state design in geotechnics; shallow footing subject to significant horizontal load; and deep foundation.
Module 2: Pavement Design. It covers: natural materials for road and airfield pavement construction; investigation and field testing for pavements; bituminous materials; rigid and flexible roads and airfield pavements; structural design of unsealed and sealed pavements; pavement evaluation and maintenance; and introduction to pavement management.

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