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cive40009 - geotechnics

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An introduction to the properties of rocks and their composition
Where do rocks come from,
What is involved in the global te...,
What are the 3 types of rocks
34  cards
Natural processes: Formation and classification of geomaterials I
What is bowen s reaction series,
What does goldichs dissolution se...,
What type of rocks is obsidian
16  cards
Engineering geology: Formation and classification of geomaterials II
What is metamorphism,
What is specific to each metamorp...,
What happens when sandstone is me...
21  cards
Site investigation for ground models: Interpretation and mapping I
What s good about rock tests,
What type of rock tests are there,
What is a benefit for point load ...
12  cards
Site investigation for ground models: Interpretation and mapping II
What is a geological map,
What do closely spaced contours r...,
What do contour lines represent
13  cards
Developing a ground model: borehole logging exercise
Why do we need ground investigation,
What s part of the initial stage ...,
What is part of the mainstage of ...
14  cards
Geotechnical and geological hazards
How do you calculate rqd,
Why could the rqd drop after extr...,
What are some of the failures in ...
17  cards
Soil composition and classification - particle sizes & plasticity
Why do we need to know how to des...,
What properties do earth dams nee...,
Why do they use clay in the centr...
111  cards
Lecture 11
What is the equation for relative...,
What is compaction,
When do you compact soil
32  cards
Lecture 12
How does the development and cons...,
What must be accounted for in geo...,
What increases as you go deeper i...
30  cards
One dimensional flow of water through soil
How can water flow through earth ...,
What is seepage,
What happens if solids escape the...
36  cards
Basic Principles of foundation design
What causes differential settleme...,
What is an example of differentia...,
What are the two types of settlement
44  cards
Basic Principles of retaining wall design
What is required for large scale ...,
Why might retaining structures no...,
What may be needed instead of ret...
37  cards

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