101-0315-00L Geotechnical Engineering
Semester | Autumn Semester 2017 |
Lecturers | A. Puzrin |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
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101-0315-00 G | Grundbau | 4 hrs |
| A. Puzrin |
Catalogue data
Abstract | The course explores the fundamental principles of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, with the following objectives: - Recognition of the basic consequences of the ground construction; - Understanding of the important fundamental concepts of Soil mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering; - Independent analysis of the basic geotechnical problems. |
Objective | The course explores the fundamental principles of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, with the following objectives: - Recognition of the basic consequences of the ground construction; - Understanding of the important fundamental concepts of Soil mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering; - Independent analysis of the basic geotechnical problems. |
Content | Overview of stability problems; Bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations; Soil-foundation interaction; Analysis and design of shallow and deep fondations; Earth pressure on retaining structures; Analysis and design of retaining walls; Excavations: dewatering, analysis and design; Soil improvement; Safety considerations. |
Lecture notes | Examples Exercises |
Literature | Lang, H.-J.; Huder, J.; Amann, P.; Puzrin, A.M.: Bodenmechanik und Grundbau, Springer-Lehrbuch, 9. Auflage, 2010 ( für eingeschriebene Studierende Ermässigung in Poly Buchhandlung)) |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
In examination block for | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Civil Engineering 2014; Version 01.08.2016 (Examination Block 3) Bachelor's Programme in Civil Engineering 2010; Version 20.08.2013 (Examination Block 3) |
ECTS credits | 5 credits |
Examiners | A. Puzrin |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | German |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
Written aids | Alle Hilfsmittel sind erlaubt ausser Kommunikationsmittel |
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
Main link | Allgemeine Informationen |
Literature | Buch zur Vorlesung: Bodenmechanik und Grundbau, Springer Verlag |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Civil Engineering Bachelor | Examination Block 3 | O |