Geotechnics and foundation engineering
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC32BR10201 |
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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 |
| RAKME-2013 |
2 spring |
4.0 |
2015-01-02 |
2015-07-31 |
| RAKME-2014 |
2 spring |
4.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Competence in structural engineering
Students have basic knowledge of the formation of the soil and bedrock, of the composition of the various types of soil and of their suitability as a foundation for construction. Students know the most important regulations and instruction on foundation construction. They have basic knowledge of foundations built on soil and rock, of piling and of the relevant work methods. Students know how to seek information independently to develop their quality management competence.
Competence in the construction process
Students understand the role of geotechnics and foundation construction as part of a construction project, and take into consideration their effect on the total cost of the project.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 107 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basics of structural design.
Contents
• Finnish soil and bedrock
• Types of soil
• Soil properties
• Load-bearing capacity and stability of ground
• Ground pressure
• Ground surveys
• Regulations and instructions
• Rock and soil foundations
• Piling
• Drying and frost protection
• Excavations
• Filling and compacting
• Ground reinforcement
Recommended or Required Reading
Jääskeläinen R. 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
Building Information Foundation index (partly); lecturer’ own material.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, laboratory work, assignments and ekskursiot
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
For the interim tests and the assignments, the assessment scale is 0-5; for the laboratory work pass/fail. The tests account for 80 % and the assignments for 20% of the final grade. In the tests, students must pass 20% of the maximum.
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