ENEQ682-26X (C) General non-calendar-based 2026

Ground Improvement Techniques

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 28 September 2026
End Date: Sunday, 6 December 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 11 October 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 15 November 2026

Description

Ground improvement techniques review and design; Field soil testing and investigation review and interpretation; seismic hazards assessment and remediation; reclaimed land techniques; use of granular waste material for soil remediation

Prerequisites

ENCN253 and ENCN353 or equivalent

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00 Otakaro 132
5 Oct - 18 Oct
2 Nov - 15 Nov
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 13:00 - 16:00 Otakaro 201 (7/10-14/10)
Otakaro 132 (4/11-11/11)
 5 Oct - 18 Oct
2 Nov - 15 Nov

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Report 1 - Guest Lecture (Technical content) 25% 5 Written Reports
Project assignment 45% research project and written report
Exam 30% Final written exam and oral presentation

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,344.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Limited Entry Course

Maximum enrolment is 40

For further information see Civil and Environmental Engineering .

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