Civil and Structural Engineering, Master's Programme
Language of instruction
English
Recommended prerequisites
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.
Course 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 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.
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual written examination, 4 hours. Graded marks.
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.”
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master’s programme in Civil and Structural Engineering.