GEOTECHNICS

About this Course

  • 603 students enrolled
  • 8 instructors

Course Description

This course deals with the roles of civil engineer in analysing various geotechnical engineering parameters based on various file and laboratory tests. Furthermore, the syllabus also addresses the application of geotechnical engineering parameters in analysis and design of foundations, slopes and earth retaining structures.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Acquire various geotechnical engineering parameters and design methods.
2 ) Conceptualize and resolve problems related to geotechnical engineering.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 3
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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 Syllabus

1.1 Introduction to geotechnical investigation (SI)
1.2 Field Testing: SI planning and investigation – boring and sampling
1.3 Interpretation of SI report

2.1 Shallow foundation: Definition and Estimation of Bearing Capacity
2.2 Deep foundation: Definition and Estimation of Bearing Capacity
2.3 Settlement

3.1 Introduction to slope stability.
3.2 Triggering factors of slope failure.
3.3 Slope stability analysis using Total Stress Method and Effective Stress Method.

4.1 Introduction to earth retaining walls
4.2 Lateral earth pressure, forces and moment acting on the wall
4.3 Stability analysis and design (rigid retaining wall)

Our Instructor

ROZIAH BINTI KERIA

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

TS. DR. MASYITAH BINTI MD NUJID

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

IR. BADRUL NIZAM BIN ISMAIL

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

PROFESOR MADYA IR DR NG KOK SHIEN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

MUHAMMAD HAFEEZ BIN OSMAN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

FAIZAH BINTI KAMARUDIN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Geotechnical Engineering is also known as geotechnics, one of the branches of civil engineering concerned with the engineering behavior of earth materials. It is a principles from soil mechanics in geotechnical engineering applications.