| Unit name | Field Methods |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CENG10005 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Crewe |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of engineering geology and the basic surveying techniques required for mapping the surface profile of the ground for civil and environmental engineering projects. The unit will highlight the importance of developing a detailed understanding of ground conditions in successful civil engineering, and will help students to develop an understanding of ground modelling and measurement, to recognise major geotechnical hazards, to plan appropriate site investigations, and to develop safe and successful geotechnical design. Students will also acquire practical surveying skills and start to build the knowledge necessary to commission and critically review surveying fieldwork. The field work will also allow students to develop teamwork and leadership skills.
Topics covered:
Rocks and Weathering: Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks, Physical and Chemical weathering
Structural: Folds and Unconformities, Discontinuities, Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes, Superficial Structures.
Stratigraphy: Geological column, Usefulness to engineers.
Geological Maps: Introduction to maps and mapwork, geological sections, true and apparent dip.
Surface Maps: sketching and plotting land maps
Field Surveying techniques: use of levels and theodolites, setting out techniques
Surveying calculations: field book keeping, bowditch spreadsheet
Communication: Showing how mastery of communication and learning is at the heart of successful teamwork.
At the end of the unit the student will be able to:
1. create 3D ground models from a variety of sources of information,
2, describe different rock types and their origin, and how this will influence their engineering properties
3, recall simple stratigraphy and apply to the use of geological maps
4, Describe geological processes and illustrate their impact on construction.
5. be able to demonstrate their understanding of the basic principles of surveying appropriate to the construction industry by carrying out calculations, sketching and drawing;
6. be able to use practical surveying techniques in the field.
7. describe some models of individual and team learning and relate these to their own experiences;
8. know how to behave in a safe manner in the University and on a construction site.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, examples classes, practical classes and field trips
Coursework exercises associated with residential field course (70%)
Field investigation exercise (30%)
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
