101-0357-00L Theoretical and Experimental Soil Mechanics
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | I. Anastasopoulos, R. Herzog |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Comment | Prerequisites: Mechanics I, II and III. The number of participants is limited to 60 due to the existing laboratory equipment! Students with major in Geotechnical Engineering have priority. Registrations will be accepted in the order they are received. |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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101-0357-01 G | Theoretical Soil Mechanics
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
This course is offered together with Experimental Soil Mechanics. | 2 hrs |
| I. Anastasopoulos, R. Herzog | |||
101-0357-02 G | Experimental Soil Mechanics
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
This course is offered together with Theoretical Soil Mechanics. | 2 hrs |
| I. Anastasopoulos, R. Herzog |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Overview of soil behaviour Explanation of typical applications: reality, modelling, laboratory tests with transfer of results to the practical examples Consolidation theory and typical applications in practice Triaxial & direct shear tests: consolidation & shear, drained & undrained response Plasticity theory & Critical State Soil Mechanics, Cam Clay Application of plasticity theory |
Objective | Extend knowledge of theoretical approaches that can be used to describe soil behaviour to enable students to carry out more advanced geotechnical design and to plan the appropriate laboratory tests to obtain relevant parameters for coupled plasticity models of soil behaviour. A further goal is to give students the wherewithal to be able to select an appropriate constitutive model and set up insitu stress conditions in preparation for subsequent numerical modelling (e.g. with finite elements). |
Content | Overview of soil behaviour Discussion of general gaps between basic theory and soil response Stress paths in practice & in laboratory tests Explanation of typical applications: reality, modelling, laboratory tests with transfer of results to the practical examples Consolidation theory for incremental and continuous loading oedometer tests and typical applications in practice Triaxial & direct shear tests: consolidation & shear, drained & undrained response Plasticity theory & Critical State Soil Mechanics, Cam Clay Application of plasticity theory |
Lecture notes | Printed script with web support Exercises |
Literature | Link |
Prerequisites / Notice | Lectures will be conducted as Problem Based Learning within the framework of a case history Virtual laboratory in support of 'hands-on' experience of selected laboratory tests Pre-requirements: Basic knowledge in soil mechanics as well as knowledge of advanced mechanics Laboratory equipment will be available for 60 students. First priority goes to those registered for the geotechnics specialty in the Masters, 2nd year students then first year students, doctoral students qualifying officially for their PhD status and then 'first come, first served'. |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 6 credits |
Examiners | R. Herzog, I. Anastasopoulos |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Admission requirement | Participation in lab exercises. |
Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
Additional information on mode of examination | The laboratory exercises in the course experimental soil mechanics count as graded semester performance. The final grade is made up from 40 % of the graded semester performance and 60 % of the session examination about theoretical soil mechanics. If the session examination has to be repeated the graded semester performance does not need to be repeated providing a sufficient grade for the graded semester performance has been achieved. |
Written aids | None |
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
No public learning materials available. | |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
General | : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers Permission from lecturers required for all students |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Civil Engineering Master | Major in Geotechnical Engineering | W+ |