SOIL MECHANICS
 
Lectured in 3rd year BuildingSection land surveying
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 80
Studypoints [E] 3
Level  
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Hendrik VAN HOECKE
Reference IIBOUL03A03806
 
Key words


Objectives
Teaching calculation methods for solving different geotechnical problems.


Topics
Calculation of the ultimate load and settlement of a foundation.
Bearing capacity of deep foundations (bored, auger or tamping piles).
Calculation of the earth pressure proceeding (design of horizontal soil
stresses on vertical structural elements).
Design and calculation of the earth pressure proceeding on sheet pile
bulkheads,...


Prerequisites
Geotechnical engineering : part 1 - introduction.


Final Objectives


Materials used
Teacher's course and scientific technical literature.


Study costs


Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Lectures


Assessment
Oral examination.


Lecturer(s)
Patrick AMPE