SOIL MECHANICS
 
Lectured in 4th year BuildingSection land building
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 IIBOUW04A03842
 
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)
Hendrik VAN HOECKE