Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites
Geology, soil characterisation, soil and water interaction, and effective stress as taught in LGCIV1031.
Main themes
The objectives of the course are:
- Learning the soil mechanics notions which are useful for the design of geotechnical elements in a construction project,
- Mastering the design principles of the main geotechnical elements in a construction project: embankments, retaining structures, and foundations.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | The course contributes to the AA developments of the program: AA1.1, AA1.2, AA4.2. At the end of the course, the student will be able to: - Describe the deferred compression mechanisms of a soil, - Determine the soil’s shear strength, - Describe the rupture mechanisms of embankments, - Calculate the safety factor for the stability of an embankment (against sliding), - Determine the bearing capacity of a shallow foundation (ULS), - Calculate the settlement of a shallow foundation (SLS), - Determine the bearing capacity of a deep foundation (ULS), - Describe and design a retaining structure. |
Content
Part I: Soil mechanics
- Groundwater hydrology,
- Consolidation,
- Volumetric behaviour,
- Shear behaviour;
- Soil investigations,
- Slope stability,
- Retaining structures,
- Shallow foundations,
- Deep foundations.
Teaching methods
Ex-cathedra teaching based on the course resources for the volume 1.
Accompanied exercise sessions for the volume 2.
Accompanied exercise sessions for the volume 2.
Evaluation methods
Continuous evaluation with MCQ (Bonus) and final written exam
Online resources
Available on Moodle.
Bibliography
Supports du cours, documentation sur Moodle.
Course resources on Moodle.
Course resources on Moodle.
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