Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
  • Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
  • Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

BYG128 Structural Mechanics I BYG228 Structural Mechanics II BYG125 Building Materials MA-178 Mathematics I MA-179 Mathematics II or similar

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to:
  • Understand the subject’s correlation to the other courses in the civil engineering program.
  • Understand and be able to explain basic concepts in geotechnical engineering.
  • Be able to formulate and calculate simple geotechnical problems

Contents

  • Properties and structures in soils, including volume changes, pore pressure, drainage and tensions.
  • Basic soil studies; such as water content, gradation of soil, water flow in soil, settlements and share strength.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, exercises.

Examination requirements

Students must pass the compulsory assignments in order to take the examination.

Examinations

Individual written exam 4 hours. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”

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
BYG213 – Structural Design 1 - Foundation and Load Design. 5
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