This course provides an introduction to the application of soil mechanics to three main geotechnical areas of infrastructure construction: roads, deep excavations and tunnels. The course is designed to provide a practical approach to the design of these major infrastructure projects using design manuals, codes of practice, industrial expertise and research. The topics covered in this course are highway alignment, drainage, pavement design, deep excavations and cuttings, retaining wall design, tunnel lining design, excavation methodologies, settlement calculations, shafts, etc.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the importance of Ground Investigation
	Knowledge and ability to analyse the different structures using state-of-the-art methods
	Awareness of the implications of the design on Health & Safety during construction
	Understanding the importance of the link between design and construction
	Appreciation of the different standards and codes of practice for the topics covered
	Appreciation of the concept of whole life cycle of structures and the influence of the decisions made at the design stage on the future performance of the structure
	Understanding and knowledge of the importance of monitoring systems during construction for verification and maintenance purposes
	Appreciation and knowledge of the most common maintenance techniques for each structure and how this can be influenced at design stage
Reading List:

David Chapman, Nicole Metje, Alfred Stärk, Introduction to Tunnel Construction, Spon Press, 2010 (ISBN 978-0-415-46842-8)
	ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering - first edition, Thomas Telford (ISBN 978-0-7277-3652-9)

The module will introduce students to a series of key political revolutions and assess their impact on domestic and international politics and society. Using...

Revolutions and Society: Revolutions in the Modern World 1600-2021 (SESS0092)

The module will introduce students to a series of key political revolutions and assess their impact on domestic and international politics and society. Using theory and case studies it will situate revolutionary events in Central and Eastern Europe in a global context and invite students to explore connections and comparisons. It will combine macro and micro approaches to introduce students to previously marginalized actors and emphasize the agency in revolutions.