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CA3687 - Soil Mechanics

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-cursor(s)
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2024/25

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims
The course introduces basic concepts in soil mechanics, encompassing physical and mechanical properties of different types of soil. The course forms a foundation for students to take advanced geotechnical courses.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 3 hours
To pass a course, a student must obtain minimum marks of 30% in both coursework and examination components, and an overall mark of at least 40%.
 
Detailed Course Information
CA3687.pdf

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Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering