Hello learner and welcome to this course. Geotechnology 1 is a
combination of two major areas i.e Soil mechanics and Geology. This
course is meant to help you understand soil as a material which you can
use to construct on, construct on or inside it as well as understanding the
general structure of the earth to enable you relate and apply the
knowledge in the construction process of various engineering structures.
In relation to soil mechanics , you are required to understand the soil properties, Soil classification, Site investigation, lateral earth pressures (which includes analysis of slope stability). In relation to Geology, you are required to understand Mineralogy and Petrology. Please note that you will require this basic knowledge for you to grasp Geotechnology 2 better. Enjoy your studies
- Teacher: Ruth Naito