But du cours
students are able to design a foundation system and calculate it, interpret a soil study, know about retaining systems and their calculation methods, and interpret soil tests.
Acquis d'apprentissage visés
Design a foundation based on geotechnical tests
Prérequis
Mathematics; Isostatic structures.
Programme
• Introduction to geology • Physical characteristics of soils • Stresses in soil - Terzaghi’s law • Hydraulic behavior of soils • Soil settlement and consolidation • Shear strength of soils • Soil investigation, in-situ tests • Limit equilibrium theory - Application to active/passive earth pressure • Stability of retaining structures • Shallow and deep foundations
Modalités d'évaluation
1 continuous assessment - 3 practical work sessions
Bibliographie
Geotechnical Engineering Applied to Construction Projects
Supports
course materials