Module Geotechnical Engineering
Code BEA_6_421
Title Coursework – Report (Applicability of software)
In the report you have to include the next topics that will be marked as is shown:
Topic Marks
Brief explanation of the theory on what the software is based
(Introduction)
15
Study of the program code identifying which language was used
and the different subroutines. Where, in the code, different
aspects of the problem of slope stability are solved (Body).
20
You have to study the software Slop Stability (STB) and learn how
to use the software, run an example created by yourself and
analyse critically your own results (Body).
40
Based on your study, conclude about the quality and applicability
of the software for your company (Conclusion)
25
Marking criteria
The marks obtained will take into consideration the quality of the report and contents,
written English, figures, references and global organisation of the report.
An introduction is welcome as well as numbering figures and tables with references in
the text (see structure of the report in the next page).
Structure of the report
The information provided in reports needs to be easy to find and written in such a way
that the marker/reader/client can understand it. Reports utilise headings to divide
information into sections. The headings help the reader to locate relevant information
quickly.
The structure of a report and the purpose and contents of each section is shown in the
table.
TITLE PAGE
Mandatory
Report title, your name, module leader name and
submission date
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mandatory
Overview of subject matter, methods of analysis,
findings, recommendations
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mandatory
List of numbered sections in the report and their
page numbers
INTRODUCTION
Mandatory
Terms of reference, outline of report’s structure, theory
applied for the study
BODY
Mandatory
Headings and sub-headings which reflect the contents of
each section
Study of the code
Example and analysis of results
CONCLUSION
Mandatory
States the major inferences that can be drawn from the
discussion
RECOMMENDATIONS
Optional
Indicates any further work that needs to be done or
identifies the alternative you think best solves or
improves the problem
REFERENCE LIST
Optional
List of reference material consulted during research for
the report
APPENDIX
Optional
information that supports your analysis but is not
essential to its explanation
The extension of the report should be between 1200 and 1500 words.
