Dr Jurij Karlovsek
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Civil Engineering School
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of urban infrastructure, particularly tunnels. Focusing on planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operational aspects. The course aims to develop engineering skills with an emphasis on creating sustainable infrastructure that supports and connects communities. Students will acquire knowledge in urban planning, socio-economic benefits, geotechnical investigations, and detailed structural design using empirical, semi-empirical, and numerical modelling. Through practical applications, students will gain the knowledge and expertise needed to contribute responsibly to the future of urban tunnelling projects. Endorsed by the Engineers Australia, Australian Tunnelling Society.
Underground infrastructure is crucial for societal functioning and urban liveability, providing a way to create land and support urban growth. This course examines the potential for industrial growth and infrastructure development with minimal environmental impact. Students will explore the benefits of underground infrastructure in enhancing urban resiliency, alongside critical challenges such as flooding risks and fire/life safety considerations.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Fundamental knowledge of soil and rock mechanics, geotechnical engineering and construction material (concrete/steel).
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
CIVL2210 and CIVL3210
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
CIVL7235
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Dr Jurij Karlovsek
Professor Alexander Scheuermann
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
To introduce the concepts and methods for designing geotechnical and mechanically stable underground structures for various purposes taking into account influences from geology, hydrology and other neighbouring scientific fields.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Evaluate information about underground structure planning and the socio-economic benefits
LO2.
Understand awareness of spatial planning strategies revising examples
LO3.
Evaluate the design and applications of underground structures
LO4.
Apply design criteria and appropriate analyses for underground structure
LO5.
Analyse concepts to a project scenario and evaluate the ability to use urban underground structures
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Project Report - Planning and route selection | 25% |
28/08/2024 4:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Project Report - Excavation methodology and support | 40% |
25/10/2024 4:00 pm |
| Examination |
Final Examination
|
35% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Project Report - Planning and route selection
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
28/08/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
Develop a prefeasibility design for the tunnel, addressing station locations, alignment, geological risks, and sustainability. Provide a comprehensive report with drawings.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
through Turnitin (BlackBoard).
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Project Report - Excavation methodology and support
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
25/10/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04
Task description
Develop a tunnel design that addresses geotechnical risks, excavation methods, support mechanisms, and sustainability. Provide a comprehensive report including design calculations and professional drawings.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
through Turnitin (BlackBoard).
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Final Examination
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Interpret concepts to a project scenario and evaluate the ability to use urban underground structures.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must obtain 45% on the final exam to pass the course.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Not a submissible item.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates no understanding of Underground Structure concepts, ideas, theories, and calculations. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 44.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates little understanding of Underground Structure concepts, ideas, theories, and calculations. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Demonstrate an inadequate understanding of Underground Structure concepts, ideas, theories, and calculations. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrate an adequate understanding of Underground Structure concepts, ideas, theories, and calculations. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrate a good understanding of Underground Structure concepts, ideas, theories, and calculations. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrate a very good understanding of Underground Structure concepts, ideas, theories, and calculations. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrate an excellent understanding of Underground Structure concepts, ideas, theories, and calculations. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
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Learning activities
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lecture series Lectures given by academics and guest lecturers. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorials Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
|
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Excursion |
Experience Centre site visit The site visit is highly recommended, but not mandatory, and will be held during the tutorial in Week 2. Students will be expected to make their own way to and from the location (Brisbane CBD). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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