BYG504 Geotechnical Engineering II
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Songxiong Ding
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
EnglishRecommended prerequisites
BYG221 Geotechnical Engineering I or equivalent courses
Course contents
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Properties and physical condition of soil masses
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Introduction to soil permeability and penetration
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Stress, strain, and stress patterns in soil masses
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Elasticity and plasticity in soil masses
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Constitutive conditions for soil masses/basic properties for soil masses: cam-clay model etc.
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Settlement and strength of shear soils
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student is expected to:
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Have thorough understanding of geotechnics and foundation problems
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Be able to predict the behavior of soil masses using constitutive equations based on experimental findings
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Be able to solve geotechnical problems using traditional engineering solutions
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Have knowledge of simple geotechnical applications of soil mechanics for slope stability, bearing capacity and placement of shallow foundations, piles and pile groups etc.
Examination requirements
Portfolio must be passed. Details of the portfolio will be presented in Canvas at semester start.
Teaching methods
Lectures, assignments.
Estimated workload for the average student is 27 hours per credit.
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.
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual written examination, 4 hours. Graded marks.
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 |