New Commencement Date : November 2021 ( Application Closing Date : 06th August 2021 )
The aim of the course is to provide a specialist training to participating civil engineers in the analysis, design and construction of building foundation and earth retaining systems, improvement of soft soil, and solving various problem related geotechnical aspects.
Intake
Limited to 40 students
Duration of Course
- MSc in Geotechnical Engineering - 2 years Part Time
- PG Diploma in Geotechnical Engineering - 1 year Part Time
- All Lectures, assignments, seminars, field trips etc., will be conducted normally on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Those who proceed to do the M.Sc. will be requested to do a research project on part time or full-time basis in the second year.
Eligibility Requirement
Candidates should possess either a recognized degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent); or Associate Membership of a recognized professional Engineering Institute with a minimum of one year’s relevant industrial experience. More details…
Msc/PG Diploma in Geotechnical Engineering Subject Syllabi
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Semester 1 (16 weeks) |
Semester 2 (15 weeks) |
Semester 3 (15 weeks) |
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CE 5401 - Engineering Properties of Soil CE 5402 - Engineering Geology CE 5403 - Geotechnical Investigations CE 5404 - Design of Dewatering Systems and Ground Subsidence CE 5414 - Rock Mechanics |
CE 5405 - Earth Retaining Systems CE 5406 - Ground Improvement Techniques CE 5407 - Design and Construction of Shallow Foundations CE 5411 - Design Project CE 5412 - Research Seminar CE 5415 - Slope Engineering |
CE 5408 - Structural Design of Foundations CE 5409 - Design and Construction of Deep Foundations CE 5410 - Computer Applications in Design of Foundations and Earth Retaining Systems CE 5411 - Design Project CE 5412 - Research Seminar |
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CE 5490 – Dissertation (MSc) will be conducted in the 2nd year for those who follow MSc. More details… |
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Resource Personnel
MSc/PG Diploma in Geotechnical Engineering is conducted by well-qualified and reputed resource personnel from both University of Moratuwa and the industry. More details…