BASIC GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

This module is designed for students pursuing Advanced Diploma courses in Construction
Technology. It describes the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to apply basic
geotechnical engineering.

At the end of the module, students will be able to perform geotechnical investigations,
analyze foundations, retaining walls and slope stability failures.

1.    Perform geotechnical investigation

2.    Analyze shallow foundations

3.    Analyze deep foundations

4.    Analyze retaining wall

5.    Analyze slope stability