651-4033-00L Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | M. Perras, A. Wolter, M. Stolz |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Abstract | The course presents the principles of soil mechanics and soil behaviour characteristics and its applications in geotechnical structures and systems. It is based on more descriptive courses on Engineering Geology within the BSc Geol. Program and is a compulsory prerequisite for other courses within the MSc Eng. Geol. program. |
Objective | Understanding the principles of soil behaviour and the fundamentals of geotechnical practices in soils. Ability to communicate with geotechnical engineers. |
Content | Soil Mechanics: Fundamental concepts of strength and deformation of different soils. Introduction to geotechnical calculations Significance of (ground)water Geotechnical Engineering in Soils: Evaluation of geotechnical scenarios, handling of forecast uncertainities, relation of soil properties and soil composition, interactions between soil and building, standard construction methods in soils (foundations, slopes, dams and levees), requirements for the geotechnical prognosis |
Lecture notes | This lecture is supported by the textbook: "Geotechnical Engineering" by Donald P. Coduto, 2nd edition, 2011; ISBN-13: 978-0-13-135425-8 |
Prerequisites / Notice | Courses must be completed: Introduction to Engineering Geology (BSc level) Introduction to Groundwater Sedimentology and Quaternary deposits Principles of Physics Courses recommended: Eng Geol Site Investigations Eng Geol Field Course I (soils) Clay Mineralogy |