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Simulated Laboratory Tests on Soils

Synopsis
Simulated tests related to the compressibility and shear strengths of soils, e.g. undrained/drained triaxial tests, with condensed time frames available. Realistic apparatus diagrams are provided along with interactive operational routines, instrument headings and data logging. Data output includes graphs and tables. Intended for self-study, and also within lectures, tutorials and laboratory exercises. Approximately 6 hours of teaching material.
Series
Geotechnical: Geotechnical Computer-Aided Learning, Tltp Project
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Multimedia; CD-ROM. PC Windows version only Computer program. Floppy disk. PC Windows version only. Electronic document via ftp.
Year of production
1996
Availability
out of distribution; Supplied at cost; free via ftp.
Notes
Available to UK higher education institutions.
Documentation
Accompanying user and programmer documentation.
Uses
Undergraduate civil engineering and allied disciplines.
Subjects
Engineering
Keywords
civil engineering; computer-assisted learning; engineering teaching; Teaching & Learning Technology Programme

Distribution Formats

Type
CD-ROM

Production Company

Name

TLTP Engineering Courseware Consortium

Distributor

Name

University of the West of England, Faculty of the Built Environment

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