Assignment Task

Questions:

1.1. Explain the key processes for risk assessment and management in preparing the detailed geotechnical designs using words.

1.2. Explain the workplace safety health and safety responsibilities of employee using words.

1.3. Discuss the key environmental management requirements to consider when preparing detailed geotechnical design using words.

1.4. Discuss the key cultural and heritage requirements to consider when preparing detailed geotechnical design using words.

1.5. What are the key considerations for quality management in preparing the detailed geotechnical design? Write your answer using words.

1.6. Discuss two (2) Australian and two (2) International Standards related detailed design geotechnical design. Write your answer using words.

1.7. Explain the key aspects of industry and organisational design that should be considered when preparing detailed geotechnical design using words.

1.8. Discuss the current industry best practices related to site investigation and risk assessment and management that should be followed when preparing detailed geotechnical designs using words.

1.9. When should you implement the following geotechnical work options? Write your answer using words.

• Shallow Foundations

• Deep Foundations

• Ground Improvement Techniques

1.10. Discuss any three (3) geometric considerations that should be factored into the geotechnical design process using words.

1.11. Discuss the following key aspects of geotechnical works related to surfacing using words.

•  Subgrade Preparation

•  Pavement Design

1.12. Explain workplace recording and reporting procedures and documentation using words.

1.13. Explain the key steps for design approvals and records filing in the geotechnical design process using words.

1.14. Explain the purpose of performance reviews in the geotechnical designs in words.

1.15. What is the importance of system close outs? Write your answer in words

2. Discuss two (2) potential hazards, two (2) constraints and two (2) conditions that could impact the project`s safety, constructability, and performance using words.

3. Discuss the techniques for choosing preferred options to undertake the detailed design of geotechnical works using words.

4. Discuss three (3) team leadership techniques that can be employed during the geotechnical design process using words.

5. Discuss the following operational techniques that can be employed during the geotechnical design process using words.

• Project planning and management

• Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)

• Data management and documentation

6. Discuss the capabilities of different plant and equipment used for geotechnical works mentioned in the table using 1-2 sentences each.

• Drilling rigs

• Dynamic compaction equipment

• Bored piling equipment

• Standard Penetration Test (SPT) equipment

8. Explain the following commonly used cost estimation techniques in geotechnical design using

• Unit cost estimating

• Analogous estimating

9. Discuss the key principles of design review using words.