Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

BYG221 Geotechnical Engineering I or equivalent courses

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student is expected to:
  • Have thorough understanding of geotechnics and foundation problems
  • Be able to predict the behavior of soil masses using constitutive equations based on experimental findings
  • Be able to solve geotechnical problems using traditional engineering solutions
  • Have knowledge of simple geotechnical applications of soil mechanics for slope stability, bearing capacity and placement of shallow foundations, piles and pile groups etc.

Contents

  • Properties and physical condition of soil masses
  • Introduction to soil permeability and penetration
  • Stress, strain, and stress patterns in soil masses
  • Elasticity and plasticity in soil masses
  • Constitutive conditions for soil masses/basic properties for soil masses: cam-clay model etc.
  • Settlement and strength of shear soils

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, assignments.
Estimated workload for the average student is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

Portfolio must be passed. Details of the portfolio will be presented in Canvas at semester start.

Examinations

Individual written examination, 4 hours. Graded marks.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
BYG502 – FEM in soil mechanics and foundation. 7.5
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