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Slope Engineering

Offered By: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology via Coursera

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Course Description

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This course aims at studying the cause of landslides from the slope engineering perspective. Analysis and methods for determining slope stability are presented. Slope failure cases in Hong Kong are also studied.

Syllabus

  • Topic 1: Introduction to Slope Engineering
  • Topic 2: Landslide Classification
  • Topic 3: Causes of landslides
  • Topic 4: Landslides in Hong Kong
  • Topic 5: How government tackle landslide in Hong Kong
  • Topic 6: Slope Stabilizing Method
  • Topic 7: Geology
  • Topic 8: The Unconfined Compression Test (Optional VR Experience)

Taught by

Ben Y B CHAN

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