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Geotechnics and Foundations

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IRA0502
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-RT 2007
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 3 (2009-2010)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Laaja, Martti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2009-2010

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3I-RT-3N2009-08-24 – 2009-12-19Tom LipkinFinnish2009-08-14 – 2009-09-06
4I-RT-4V2009-08-24 – 2009-12-19Tom LipkinFinnish2009-08-14 – 2009-09-06

Learning Outcomes

The student will understand different soil types and their behaviour in construction work

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 42 h
- of which autonomous studies: 39 h

Contents

Identification of soil types and defining htheir geotechnical properties. Geotechnical planning. Principles of bearing capacity, stability, settlement and soil pressure calculations. Foundations, natural foundation bed, piling, gournd strengthening, structures loeaded by soil pressure. Earthwork in house building. Draining of construction site and ground frost protection.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Rantamäki – Jääskeläinen-Tammirinne. Geotekniikka ja pohjarakennus. Otatieto, Helsinki 1999 or a later edition, selected parts.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and problem solving exercises. Home assignments.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1: The student knows the contents of the study unit that are relevant in working life.
Grade 3: The student is able to utilise the information and skills learnt during the study unit.
Grade 5: The student is able to utilise and apply the information and skills learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Exam


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