101-0369-00L  Forensic Geotechnical Engineering

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersA. Puzrin
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentPrerequisites: successful participation in "Geotechnical Engineering" (101-0315-00L) or an equivalent course.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
101-0369-00 GForensic Geotechnical Engineering
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
2 hrs
Mon09:45-11:30HIL E 7 »
A. Puzrin

Catalogue data

AbstractIn this course selected famous geotechnical failures are investigated with the following purpose: (a) to deepen understanding of the geotechnical risks and possible solutions; (b) to practice design and analysis methods; (c) to learn the techniques for investigation of failures; (d) to learn the techniques for mitigation of the failure damage.
ObjectiveIn this course selected famous geotechnical failures are investigated with the following purpose: (a) to deepen understanding of the geotechnical risks and possible solutions; (b) to practice design and analysis methods; (c) to learn the techniques for investigation of failures; (d) to learn the techniques for mitigation of the failure damage.
ContentFailure due to the loading history
Failure due to the creeping landslides
Failure due to excessive settlements
Failure due to the leaning instability
Failure due to tunnelling
Bearing capacity failure
Excavation failure
Lecture notesLecture notes
Exercises
LiteraturePuzrin, A.M.; Alonso, E.E.; Pinyol, N.M.: Geomechanics of failures. Springer, 2010.

Lang, H.J; Huder, J; Amann, P.; Puzrin, A.M.: Bodenmechanik und Grundbau, Springer-Lehrbuch, 9. Auflage, 2010.
Prerequisites / NoticeThe course is given in the first MSc semester.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge in Geotechnical Engineering (Course content of "Grundbau" or similar lecture).

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersA. Puzrin
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling.
Mode of examinationwritten 120 minutes
Written aidsNo limitation on reference material. Communication devices are not allowed.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

Learning materials

 
Main linkExercises and Handouts
LiteratureTextbook: Geomechanics of Failures, Springer Verlag
Geomechanics of Failures: Advanced Topics, Springer Verlag
Only public learning materials are listed.

Groups

No information on groups available.

Restrictions

GeneralPermission from lecturers required for all students

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Civil Engineering MasterMajor in Geotechnical EngineeringWInformation