Geotechnics

Structure Type:	Study unit
Code:	IRTA0302
Type:	Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum:	I-RT 2013V
Level:	Bachelor of Engineering
Credits:	3 cr
Responsible Teacher:	Laaja, Martti
Language of Instruction:	Finnish

Courses

Impl.	Group(s)	Study Time	Teacher(s)	Language	Enrolment
6	I-RT-1N	2013-11-04 – 2013-12-21	Tom Lipkin	Finnish	2013-08-16 – 2013-09-20
7	I-RT-1V	2013-08-23 – 2013-12-21	Tom Lipkin	Finnish	2013-08-16 – 2013-09-20
8	I-RT-1N	2015-01-05 – 2015-03-16	Tom Lipkin	Finnish	2014-12-08 – 2015-01-12
9	I-RT-1N	2016-01-04 – 2016-03-12	Tom Lipkin	Finnish	2015-12-07 – 2016-01-10
10	I-RT-1V	2016-01-04 – 2016-05-21	Tom Lipkin	Finnish	2015-12-07 – 2016-01-10
11	I-RT-1N	2017-01-09 – 2017-03-05	Tom Lipkin	Finnish	2016-12-12 – 2017-01-16

Learning Outcomes

The student knows the fundamentals of structure of soil and bedrock, groundwater deposits and soil mechanics. The student can read ground survey documents and soil and bedrock data in plans. The student can utilise material in the field in design and when choosing work methods.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 42 h
- of which autonomous studies: 39 h
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Not required.

Soil types, properties of soil types and study methods. Geotechnical drillings, taking soil samples and laboratory tests. Soil maps, ground survey documents, survey markings, drawings and ground survey reports.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exercises and laboratory exercises.

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, exercises and laboratory reports.

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