Geotechnics and foundation engineering
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC05BR10304 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 4.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Saariaho, Arto |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| RAK-2013RASU |
2 spring |
4.0 |
2015-01-02 |
2015-07-31 |
| RAK-2013TUTE |
2 spring |
4.0 |
2015-01-02 |
2015-07-31 |
| RAK-2014RASU |
2 spring |
4.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| RAK-2014TUTE |
2 spring |
4.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will know the properties of the soil and bedrock, how they behave and their suitability as a foundation for construction. They will learn about foundations and their role in construction projects, the general principles pertaining to the designing of foundations and about the more common ways to build foundations.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 107 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- General discussion of the formation of soil and bedrock, engineering geology and types of soils
- Geotechnical properties of soil types, load-bearing capacity, stability and compressibility of the ground
- Ground pressure, ground surveys
- Designing foundations, methods and doing foundation work, drying, frost protection and ground reinforcement
Recommended or Required Reading
- Jääskeläinen: Geotekniikan perusteet
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/search?sk=fi_ENsearchArg=geotekniikan+perusteet&searchCode=TALL&limitTo=none&recCount=25&searchType=1&page.search.search.button=Hae
-Jääskeläinen: Pohjarakennuksen perusteet
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=87686
- Finnish Association of Civil Engineers 121: Pohjarakennusohjeet
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=61485
- Finnish Association of Civil Engineers 207: Geotekninen suunnittelu
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=90121
- LPO-87: Lyöntipaalutusohjeet
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=60684
- Eurocodes
- Other material as indicated by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, laboratory work, exercises and excursions.
Assessment Criteria
1 Student knows the basics of the course.
3 Student knows the contents of the course well.
5 Student knows the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Assessment Methods
- Approved laboratory work and exercises
- Mid-term tests or final exam
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