Unit information: Geotechnical Modelling 4 in 2008/09

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Unit name Geotechnical Modelling 4
Unit code CENGM1700
Credit points 10
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Emeritus Professor. Muir Wood
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

Normally the successful completion of appropriate Level 2 Engineering units

Co-requisites

None

School/department Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

This unit introduces the student to modern techniques of numerical and physical modelling of geotechnical problems. They will gain an understanding of the appropriate use of available models of soil behaviour.