CivE 683

Site Investigation Practice

Description

Techniques of site investigation for geotechnical engineering, in situ testing, instrumentation for field performance studies, case histories covering both rock and soil applications.

Learning Outcomes

Plan, review and criticize geotechnical site investigations for a variety of geotechnical projects, with the aim of developing adequate geotechnical models
Select the most appropriate methods for sub-surface investigation, testing, and sampling, in light of the required level of detail for the project (conceptual, feasibility, detail design, etc.)
Identify the needs for adopting geophysical and remote sensing techniques, as well as knowing the advantages these techniques bring in terms of enhanced density of information and potential cost-reduction for increased design confidence; and their limitations
Plan, review and criticize geotechnical monitoring requirements, instrumentation selected and frequency; to monitor for deformations and pore water pressures and with some discussions of stress and load measurements
Understand the site investigation requirements for geo-environmental investigations

• Details
• Pre-Requisites
• Co-Requisites
• GA - Graduate Attributes
• Course Files

Display All Years

Undergraduate Program(s)

Sections & Respective Instructors

A1 - 2024/2025 - Winter - Renato Macciotta Pulisci

A1 - 2023/2024 - Fall - Renato Macciotta Pulisci

A1 - 2022/2023 - Fall - Renato Macciotta Pulisci

A1 - 2020/2021 - Fall - Renato Macciotta Pulisci