1

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Department of Civil Engineering

CIVL6077 Ground Investigation and Soil Testing

First Semester 2014-2015

Teachers: Dr. Fiona Kwok (HKU) E-mail: Mr. K.M. Chan (Bachy Soletanche) E-mail: Mr. James W.C. Sze (Ove Arup & Partners) E-mail: Mr. Philip W.K. Chung (GEO) E-mail: Class schedule: 7:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. (Tuesday) Venue: CPD 2.16 Lecture Schedule:

Lecture Date Topic Teacher

2 Sept. 2014

16 Sept. 2014

23 Sept. 2014

Geophysical testing and exploration Laboratory test technique and interpretation of test results Triaxial tests Oedometer and Rowe cell tests Classification, Atterberg Limits and compaction tests Rock testing

Mr. Philip W.K. Chung

30 Sep. 2014 Need for site investigation Planning Site characterization and geology

Dr. Fiona C.Y. Kwok

7 Oct. 2014 Gaining access to drill Field reconnaissance Local experience

Dr. Fiona C.Y. Kwok

14 Oct. 2014 Geological model Dr. Fiona C.Y. Kwok

21 Oct. 2014

28 Oct. 2014

4 Nov. 2014

Soil and rock description and classification systemDrilling and sampling methods Disturbed and undisturbed sampling Block sampling In-situ tests SPT CPT GEO probe Flat dilatometer test (DMT) Plate load test Vane shear test Borehole fracture Pressuremeter Impression packer test

Dr. Fiona C.Y. Kwok

2

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Department of Civil Engineering

CIVL6077 Ground Investigation and Soil Testing

First Semester 2014-2015

Lecture Date Topic Teacher

11 Nov. 2014

18 Nov. 2014

25 Nov. 2014

Field instrumentation technique and monitoring for loads, stresses and deformation

Observational method and crack width monitoring Groundwater measurement and hydrogeology

Mr. K.M. Chan/

Mr. James W.C. Sze

Assessment:

Type Percentage of Total (%)

Written examination 80

Course work 20

FK 24 July 2014