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1001

CIVIL 720

: Earthquake Engineering
2024 Semester One (1243)
Earthquakes and the effects on civil infrastructure. The passage of seismic waves from inception, propagation, arrival at site bedrock, site specific response, infrastructure response. Including engineering seismology, seismo-tectonic setting of NZ, probabilistic seismic hazard analyses, NZS 1170.5, infrastructure dynamics, base isolation, effects of site geology, geophysical and geotechnical site characterisation, concepts of soil-structure interaction, the Canterbury series of earthquakes.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: either CIVIL 313 and ENGSCI 311, or ENGSCI 311 and STRCTENG 302 and 303
1002

CIVIL 720

: Earthquake Engineering
2023 Semester One (1233)
Earthquakes and the effects on civil infrastructure. The passage of seismic waves from inception, propagation, arrival at site bedrock, site specific response, infrastructure response. Including engineering seismology, seismo-tectonic setting of NZ, probabilistic seismic hazard analyses, NZS 1170.5, infrastructure dynamics, base isolation, effects of site geology, geophysical and geotechnical site characterisation, concepts of soil-structure interaction, the Canterbury series of earthquakes.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: either CIVIL 313 and ENGSCI 311, or ENGSCI 311 and STRCTENG 302 and 303
1003

CIVIL 720

: Earthquake Engineering
2022 Semester One (1223)
Earthquakes and the effects on civil infrastructure. The passage of seismic waves from inception, propagation, arrival at site bedrock, site specific response, infrastructure response. Including engineering seismology, seismo-tectonic setting of NZ, probabilistic seismic hazard analyses, NZS 1170.5, infrastructure dynamics, base isolation, effects of site geology, geophysical and geotechnical site characterisation, concepts of soil-structure interaction, the Canterbury series of earthquakes.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 313 and ENGSCI 311 or equivalent
1004

CIVIL 721

: Foundation Engineering
2020 Semester One (1203)
Foundation performance requirements. Foundation types. Foundation design loads. Limit state design. Design of shallow foundations. Design of deep foundation. Case histories illustrating construction, performance and failure of foundations. Design and performance of gravity retaining structures, embedded retaining walls and reinforced earth walls.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 312 or equivalent
Restriction: CIVIL 323, 421
1005

CIVIL 722

: Slope Engineering
2025 Semester One (1253)
Slope failure mechanisms, geological controls and classification. Shear strength of rock and soil materials. Laboratory testing of earth materials for slope stability. Limit equilibrium techniques, including analytical, numerical and graphical methods. Effects of water and earthquake on slope stability. Slope monitoring, stabilisation and remediation. Landslide risk management.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 300 or 322
Restriction: CIVIL 422, ENVENG 324
1006

CIVIL 722

: Slope Engineering
2024 Semester One (1243)
Slope failure mechanisms, geological controls and classification. Shear strength of rock and soil materials. Laboratory testing of earth materials for slope stability. Limit equilibrium techniques, including analytical, numerical and graphical methods. Effects of water and earthquake on slope stability. Slope monitoring, stabilisation and remediation. Landslide risk management.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 300 or 322
Restriction: CIVIL 422, ENVENG 324
1007

CIVIL 722

: Slope Engineering
2023 Semester One (1233)
Slope failure mechanisms, geological controls and classification. Shear strength of rock and soil materials. Laboratory testing of earth materials for slope stability. Limit equilibrium techniques, including analytical, numerical and graphical methods. Effects of water and earthquake on slope stability. Slope monitoring, stabilisation and remediation. Landslide risk management.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 300 or 322
Restriction: CIVIL 422, ENVENG 324
1008

CIVIL 722

: Slope Engineering
2022 Semester One (1223)
Slope failure mechanisms, geological controls and classification. Shear strength of rock and soil materials. Laboratory testing of earth materials for slope stability. Limit equilibrium techniques, including analytical, numerical and graphical methods. Effects of water and earthquake on slope stability. Slope monitoring, stabilisation and remediation. Landslide risk management.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 322 or equivalent
Restriction: ENVENG 324, CIVIL 422
1009

CIVIL 722

: Slope Engineering
2020 Semester One (1203)
Site investigation for slope assessment. Geological appraisal of slope behaviour and the use of aerial photographs. Failure mechanisms, shear strength of soil and rock masses. Influence of groundwater. Evaluation of stability and risk. Earth dams, stability analysis, flow net construction. Slope instrumentation. Remedial measures.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 322 or equivalent
Restriction: ENVENG 324, CIVIL 422
1010

CIVIL 725

: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Advanced topics in earthquake effects on geotechnical structures, including: dynamic properties of soils; earthquake-induced ground response; seismic stability of slopes, embankments; earth-retaining structures; soil liquefaction; ground deformations; remediation and mitigation techniques. Design applications and advanced methods of analysis with case history analyses of major earthquakes. An independent research project will be used to solve a challenging geotechnical earthquake engineering problem.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 300
1011

CIVIL 725

: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Advanced topics in earthquake effects on geotechnical structures, including: dynamic properties of soils; earthquake-induced ground response; seismic stability of slopes, embankments; earth-retaining structures; soil liquefaction; ground deformations; remediation and mitigation techniques. Design applications and advanced methods of analysis with case history analyses of major earthquakes. An independent research project will be used to solve a challenging geotechnical earthquake engineering problem.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 300
1012

CIVIL 725

: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
2023 Semester One (1233)
Advanced topics in earthquake effects on geotechnical structures, including: dynamic properties of soils; earthquake-induced ground response; seismic stability of slopes, embankments; earth-retaining structures; soil liquefaction; ground deformations; remediation and mitigation techniques. Design applications and advanced methods of analysis with case history analyses of major earthquakes. An independent research project will be used to solve a challenging geotechnical earthquake engineering problem.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 324 or equivalent
1013

CIVIL 725

: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Advanced topics in earthquake effects on geotechnical structures, including: dynamic properties of soils; earthquake-induced ground response; seismic stability of slopes, embankments; earth-retaining structures; soil liquefaction; ground deformations; remediation and mitigation techniques. Design applications and advanced methods of analysis with case history analyses of major earthquakes. An independent research project will be used to solve a challenging geotechnical earthquake engineering problem.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 324 or equivalent
1014

CIVIL 725

: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Advanced topics in earthquake effects on geotechnical structures, including: dynamic properties of soils; earthquake-induced ground response; seismic stability of slopes, embankments; earth-retaining structures; soil liquefaction; ground deformations; remediation and mitigation techniques. Design applications and advanced methods of analysis with case history analyses of major earthquakes. An independent research project will be used to solve a challenging geotechnical earthquake engineering problem.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 324 or equivalent
1015

CIVIL 725

: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Advanced topics in earthquake effects on geotechnical structures, including: dynamic properties of soils; earthquake-induced ground response; seismic stability of slopes, embankments; earth-retaining structures; soil liquefaction; ground deformations; remediation and mitigation techniques. Design applications and advanced methods of analysis with case history analyses of major earthquakes. An independent research project will be used to solve a challenging geotechnical earthquake engineering problem.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 324 or equivalent
1016

CIVIL 726

: Engineering Geology
2025 Semester One (1253)
Introduction to fundamentals in soil and rock mechanics and their application to engineering projects. Discussion of natural hazards and their implications on infrastructure design. Practical exercises in field mapping, core logging, aerial photograph interpretation, and basic laboratory tests.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Restriction: CIVIL 404, EARTHSCI 372, GEOLOGY 372
1017

CIVIL 726

: Engineering Geology
2024 Semester One (1243)
Introduction to fundamentals in soil and rock mechanics and their application to engineering projects. Discussion of natural hazards and their implications on infrastructure design. Practical exercises in field mapping, core logging, aerial photograph interpretation, and basic laboratory tests.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Restriction: CIVIL 404, EARTHSCI 372, GEOLOGY 372
1018

CIVIL 726

: Engineering Geology
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Introduction to fundamentals in soil and rock mechanics and their application to engineering projects. Discussion of natural hazards and their implications on infrastructure design. Practical exercises in field mapping, core logging, aerial photograph interpretation, and basic laboratory tests.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Restriction: CIVIL 404, EARTHSCI 372, GEOLOGY 372
1019

CIVIL 726

: Engineering Geology
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Introduction to fundamentals in soil and rock mechanics and their application to engineering projects. Discussion of natural hazards and their implications on infrastructure design. Practical exercises in field mapping, core logging, aerial photograph interpretation, and basic laboratory tests.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Restriction: CIVIL 404, EARTHSCI 372, GEOLOGY 372
1020

CIVIL 726

: Engineering Geology
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Introduction to fundamentals in soil and rock mechanics and their application to engineering projects. Discussion of natural hazards and their implications on infrastructure design. Practical exercises in field mapping, core logging, aerial photograph interpretation, and basic laboratory tests.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Restriction: CIVIL 404, EARTHSCI 372, GEOLOGY 372
1021

CIVIL 726

: Engineering Geology
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Introduction to fundamentals in soil and rock mechanics and their application to engineering projects. Discussion of natural hazards and their implications on infrastructure design. Practical exercises in field mapping, core logging, aerial photograph interpretation, and basic laboratory tests.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Restriction: CIVIL 404, EARTHSCI 372, GEOLOGY 372
1022

CIVIL 727

: Dynamics of Structures in Earthquakes
2025 Semester One (1253)
Dynamic behaviour of structures and the means of predicting their response to the effects of earthquakes. Fundamental principles of earthquake engineering, including the effects of structural properties, and the roles of ductility, damping and isolation in mitigating earthquake damage. An individual research project on the impact of earthquakes on civil infrastructure is undertaken.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: STRCTENG 200
Restriction: CIVIL 314, STRCTENG 300
1023

CIVIL 727

: Dynamics of Structures in Earthquakes
2024 Semester One (1243)
Dynamic behaviour of structures and the means of predicting their response to the effects of earthquakes. Fundamental principles of earthquake engineering, including the effects of structural properties, and the roles of ductility, damping and isolation in mitigating earthquake damage. An individual research project on the impact of earthquakes on civil infrastructure is undertaken.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Restriction: CIVIL 314 or equivalent
1024

CIVIL 727

: Dynamics of Structures in Earthquakes
2023 Semester One (1233)
Dynamic behaviour of structures and the means of predicting their response to the effects of earthquakes. Fundamental principles of earthquake engineering, including the effects of structural properties, and the roles of ductility, damping and isolation in mitigating earthquake damage. An individual research project on the impact of earthquakes on civil infrastructure is undertaken.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Restriction: CIVIL 314 or equivalent
1025

CIVIL 727

: Dynamics of Structures in Earthquakes
2022 Semester One (1223)
Dynamic behaviour of structures and the means of predicting their response to the effects of earthquakes. Fundamental principles of earthquake engineering, including the effects of structural properties, and the roles of ductility, damping and isolation in mitigating earthquake damage. An individual research project on the impact of earthquakes on civil infrastructure is undertaken.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Restriction: CIVIL 314 or equivalent