Unit Code: CIV2207
Coordinator(s): Dr P.G. Ranjith, Dr. E. Daly
Description: This unit covers basic spreadsheet computing skills and includes particular training in: mathematical tools such as matrix operations (eg solving simultaneous equations), curve fitting and trendlines, and numerical search techniques; user defined functions; user interface elements such as dialog boxes (using elements such as labels, text boxes, drop-down list boxes, spinners, etc) and VBA programming to automate spreadsheet functions. It also covers the following topics in water engineering: estimation of design rainfall; runoff processes; streamflow data and analysis; flood frequency analysis; reservoir operation and a major assignment on hydrology using spreadsheets.

Introductory Geomechanics

Unit Code: CIV2242
Coordinator(s): Dr A. Haque, A/Prof. J. Kodikara
Description: The unit covers all aspects of geoengineering at an elementary level, as well as basic engineering geology, formation and weathering processes, sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks, the geotechnical spectrum: soil, rock, weathering, deposition cycle, basic soil and rock properties, engineering classification of soil and rock, soil structure, weight-volume relationship, and the two/three phase model. It also includes effective stress theory, stresses in a soil mass and shear strength. The unit includes elementary level application of geoengineering knowledge in the analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations, and pavements using CIRCLY software.

Civil Engineering Construction

Unit Code: CIV3203
Coordinator(s): Dr P.G. Ranjith, Dr. F. Collins
Description: Introduction to the nature of civil engineering construction projects. Construction technology including equipment performance, construction techniques, prefabrication, concrete, steel, timber, foundations, buildings, roads, formwork etc. Relevant OHS and site environmental management issues and requirements. Industry experience gained by working with a construction company. The student will be required to submit a 4000 word major report describing this experience at the completion of the semester.

Geoengineering

Unit Code: CIV3247
Coordinator(s): A/Prof J. Kodikara, Dr P.G. Ranjith
Description: Geological processes, folding and faulting, geological map interpretation, mineral types and influence on engineering properties, identification of soil and rock types, origins and behaviour, site investigation techniques, geological history, stereographic projection; kinematic analysis of slopes, engineering uses of rock and soil; the stress-strain-pore pressure response of soil and rock; failure criteria; stress paths; drained and undrained strengths, consolidation and creep settlements; earth pressures; and behaviour, analysis and design of slopes, embankments, retaining walls and tunnels.

Groundwater and Environmental Geoengineering

Unit Code: CIV3248
Coordinator(s): A/Prof A. Bouazza, Dr G. Mudd
Description: Overview of concepts relating to groundwater resources and seepage, with emphasis on seepage containment in reservoirs, ponds, soil pollution and its avoidance, focusing on soil behaviour and its effect on seepage, groundwater percolation and migration of contaminant in the nearfield of waste containment facilities. Focus will also be on the function, design and construction of engineered soil barriers to prevent leakage from water reservoirs, ponds or to isolate different types of waste.

Ground Hazards and Environmental Geotechnics

Unit Code: CIV4248
Coordinator(s): A/Prof A. Bouazza
Description: Geotechnical engineering concepts applied to solve or minimise geo-hazard problems specific to domestic and hazardous waste containment facilities (landfills), contaminated sites and tailings dams. The unit focuses on geotechnical aspects in the analysis, design and construction of waste containment facilities (landfills), ground improvement, redevelopment of old landfills, and contaminated site remediation.

Foundation Engineering

Unit Code: CIV4249
Coordinator(s): Dr. A. Haque
Description: Review of soil mechanics model; the geological context of a project; site investigation and laboratory testing techniques; conceptual design of foundations; elastic, consolidation and creep settlement of shallow footings; total and differential settlement; bearing capacity of shallow footings of layered soils; raft foundations; piling options; the relationship between construction techniques and pile performance; axial capacity of single piles in compression and tension; settlement of single piles; capacity and settlement of pile groups; piled rafts; lateral capacity of piles; rational methods for design of rock-socketed piles; static, dynamic, statnamic and integrity testing of piles.

Infrastructure Project and Policy Evaluation

Unit Code: CIV5310
Coordinator(s): Dr. A. Haque, Dr. R. Seethaler
Description: This unit is an introduction to the principles and methods of triple-bottom-line evaluation of projects and policies in the area of civil engineering. As triple-bottom-line stands for economic, environmental and social requirements of sustainable development, this unit explicitly incorporates all three domains.

Infrastructure Project Management

Unit Code: CIV5311
Coordinator(s): Dr. A. Haque, Dr. T. Richardson
Description: This unit is an introduction to the principles and methods of project management as applied in various engineering and infrastructure projects. It is designed to be immediately applicable to physical and non-physical projects at a small and medium scale, and to provide a framework on which project management skills for large-scale projects can be developed. Classical project management techniques are covered with a special emphasis on dealing with risk in projects.

Asset Management I

Unit Code: CIV5312
Coordinator(s): Dr. A. Haque, Mr. T. Provis
Description: This unit will introduce students to the need to ensure infrastructure operates and is maintained in an appropriate management fashion. This unit will develop a theoretical background for infrastructure management. It will cover asset management principles (whole of life cycle issues, infrastructure policy, risk management and strategic development) and concepts and identification of asset performance requirements (community and stakeholder benefits and consultation, system performance and measures, level of service).

Asset Management II

Unit Code: CIV5313
Coordinator(s): Dr. A. Haque
Description: This unit will introduce students to the need to ensure infrastructure operates and is maintained in an appropriate management fashion. This unit will focus on identifying and managing relevant asset management data. Participants will be exposed to manipulating technical detail within asset management software enabling deterioration modelling and treatment tradeoffs. It will cover information management (maintaining inventories, condition rate methodologies, information planning decision making and long term impacts, asset usage data) and asset maintenance management (treatment options, management of asset use, maintenance management and strategy evaluation).