TAFE NSW RIVERINA INSTITUTE LEETON CAMPUS

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design

(RII40809)
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DISTINCTION 83% & Above CREDIT 70% & Above PASS 50% & Above

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RIICWD531A- Prepare detailed design of subsurface drainage

Marks for the unit are derived from: Assignment 1 Subsurface drainage Assignment 1 Surface drainage Q7 and Q8 Assignment 2 Surface drainage Q1 and 2 100 marks 45 / 2 marks 110 / 2 marks

Assignment 1
Mark: 100.

RIICWD531A- Prepare detailed design of subsurface drainage

Please show all steps in your answers. This should include calculations, references, tables, figures and assumptions. Marks are given for correct answers, correct workings and for clear and professional setting out of assignment questions.

Question 1 a) Explain the movement of water by capillary forces. b) What is seepage.

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c) Explain the difference between pavement drains and cut-off drains d) Sketch a 2 stage pavement drain e) Why is a filter placed in subsurface drain structure ? f)

Where should the subsurface drainage be in relation to surface drainage structures ? and Why ? [4]

Question 2 (45 Marks) a) Two vertical subsurface drains (one on either side) are to be placed underneath a section of road which has been damaged due to the pavements proximity to the current water table. Estimate the optimum depth to place the vertical subsurface drain pipes based on the design criteria listed below. Spacing of drains = 21m Water table depth RL=48.35 Lowered water table RL=47.05 Impervious confining layer RL= 39.1 Drainable pore space =0.03 Saturated permeability = 9*10-5 cm/s Time = 7 days
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b) Include a fully labelled subsurface cross-section diagram for part a)

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c) The value of the saturated permeability has a significant effect on the schilfgaarde methodology/calculations. Discuss the effect in relation to a) the schilfgaarde equation and b) the connection between permeability and groundwater movement. [10] d) The value of the drainable pore space has a significant effect on the schilfgaarde methodology/calculations. Explain what drainable pore space is a measure of and discuss the effect in relation to a) the schilfgaarde equation and b) the connection between drainable pore space and groundwater movement. [10]

Question 3

(35 Marks)

This question requires you to report on the subsurface drainage of a project from your workplace. Eg: a road upgrade. To prepare the report you will need to carry out some research and preferably visit the project site. Supplement your report with appropriate photographs, diagrams, sketches and supporting documentation. Your report should address the following topics: a) Briefly state the nature and purpose of the engineering project [5]

b) Detail the subsurface drainage design requirements. Please do not state the project requirements. Instead state specific design criteria that relates direct with the choice of subsurface structures and the positioning. [10] c) Take one aspect of the design [ eg: type of drain(s) style chosen or precise location of drain(s) etc ] and i) Demonstrate or explain why this was chosen for the design [10] [10]

ii) What alternatives could have been considered and why werent these appropriate?

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