Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Understands the most important concepts and theories of soil mechanics
2. Knows the most common and important design and analysis methods and tools of geotechnical engineering
3. Creates skills to use these methods and tools in simple ge-otechnical problems
4. Knows the engineering properties and basic behavior of soil.
5. Knows the most common foundation construction methods
6. Professional identity as an expert and developer of the field
7. Project and group working in a design group and communication skills
Credits: 5
Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 20.10.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Leena-Katariina Korkiala-Tanttu
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Leena-Katariina Korkiala-Tanttu
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Ground investigations, stress distribution in the soil, calculation of settlements, bearing capacity of soil, stability, earth pressure, seepage, foundation methods including shallow foundations and piling, excavations, frost actions.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures and exercises. Compulsory sessions, exercises and groupwork. Lecture tests.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Total 132 h (5cr):
Attending sessions and personal exercises 36 h (compulsory)
Preparing of flipped classroom and session material 24 h
Group work 30 h
End workshop and feed-back 3 h
Personal homeworks (part of group work) 39 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Handouts. Other material will be announced in lectures.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Rak-50.2126 Geotechnics
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
ENY-C2004 (Geology and geomechanics) or YYT-C2003 (Geoengineering and georesources) or equivalent
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Teacher: Gustavsson Henry
- Teacher: Korkiala-Tanttu Leena