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Code
CE-GEO2
Version
3.0
Offered by
Civil Engineering
ECTS
5
Prerequisites
Main purpose
The purpose of the course is to acquire knowledge of how to design supports for retaining walls.
Furthermore the purpose is to gain an understanding of possible methods for strengthening soil and design plane pile works and the risk of punch though for foundations on thin soil layers. Finally, the purpose is to understand how to check the stability of slopes.
Knowledge
Following completion of the course, the student has knowledge of:
– Risk of punch through for foundations on thin soil layers
– Plane pile works / piles in groups
– Methods for strengthening of soil
Skills
After completion of the course, the student must have the skills to:
– Calculate the bearing capacity of a soil layer placed at a limited depth below the foundation
– Calculate the bearing capacity of piles in groups
– Examine the stability of slopes
– Determine the best suitable method for strengthening soil
Competences
After the course, the student will be able to apply knowledge and skills to:
– Design ground anchors
– Design of anchor plates and anchor length to ensure total stability
– Design of steel in excavation pits
– Evaluate the need for strengthening the soil
Topics
Teaching methods and study activities
4 lessons per week for 12 weeks will be implemented and also 8 non-scheduled lessons, corresponding to a 137,5-hour workload for the student. Study activities are:
– Lectures
– Consultations
– Independent study
– Exercises
– Home assignments
Resources
– Deep excavations and slopes in urban areas. Niels Leo Buch Christensen and Søren Fisker
– Niels Krebs Ovesen, Leif Fuglsang, Gunnar Bagge m.fl.: Lærebog i Geoteknik, 2. udgave, 1. oplag, 2012, Polyteknisk Forlag
– DS/EN 1997
– DS/EN 1993-5
Notes on:
– Determination of anchor length, Lotte Thøgersen
– More information will be given during the course.
Evaluation
Examination
Prerequisites:
None
Type of examination:
Ongoing tests in the form of four written assignments, each weighing 20%, and an exam in the form of a test, weighing 20%.
Internal assessment.
Allowed tools:
N/A
Re-exams:
Same as the ordinary (new assignments).
Third attempt is an oral exam without preparation based on subject found by draw.
Grading criteria
Grading based on the Danish 7-point scale.
Additional information
Responsible
Lotte Lassen
Valid from
01-08-2023 00:00:00
Course type
Keywords
Stability of slopes, ground anchors, anchor plates, steel in excavation pits