Reclamation and Soil Improvement Plan
Course Code
KL4140
Number of Credits
3
Semester
Course Type
Study Material
| Study Material | Depth |
|---|---|
| Types of reclamation and explanation of why reclamation is needed. | Explore |
| Methods of reclamation (e.g. blanket filled-in and hydraulic fill, dry earth movement and poldering) | Explore |
| Existing soil conditions and bearing capacity and the impact on the plan area of reclamation methods. (swamp land, mud and hard ground) | Express |
| Reclamation materials and soil bearing capacity of the reclamation area 5. | Express |
| Soil condition improvement methods; vertical drain with various methods, e.g. Perforated Vertical Drain (PVD), compaction, preloading, mechanical stabilization using admixture (cement deep mixing-CDM), dewatering, electroc-osmosis, dynamic compaction, stone columns, grouting, reinforcement, geosynthetics utility 6. | Express |
| Reclamation using local soil (clay or silt) | Express |
| Bearing capacity of the reclaimed area | Express |
| Offshore and land-based reclamation methods | Express |
| Reclamation cost backfill volume calculation | Express |
Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLO) carried by the course
| CPMK Code | Course Learning Outcomes Elements (CLO) |
|---|---|
| CPMK 1 | Able to explain why reclamation is needed by showing examples of reclamation work. |
| CPMK 2 | Able to explain the impact of existing soil conditions in the reclamation plan location that require soil improvement. |
| CPMK 3 | Able to explain about quarry location plan for reclamation material. |
| CPMK 4 | Able to explain about quarry location plan for reclamation material. |
| CPMK 5 | Able to calculate the settlement duration to reach the bearing capacity of reclaimed soil. |
| CPMK 6 | Able to calculate the settlement duration to reach the bearing capacity of reclaimed soil. |
| CPMK 7 | Able to calculate the amount of landfill volume and costs required for reclamation implementation. |
| CPMK 8 | Able to carry out capstone design project for reclamation plan and soil condition improvement. |
Learning Method
- Course lectures and tutorials
Learning Modality
- - In terms of absorption: visual and auditory - In terms of Implementation aspect: synchronous
Assessment Methods
- Homework, quiz, midterm exam, final exam, and class discussion.