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Geotechnics (2 cr)

Code: 5031193-3009

General information


Enrollment
27.07.2024 - 15.09.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
26.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Construction and Municipal Engineering
Teachers
Kim Andersson-Berlin
Course
5031193

Realization has 6 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 10 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 16.09.2024 time 10:00 - 12:00
(2 h 0 min)
Geotekniikka 5031193-3009
EDU_4071 Teoriatila muunto byod
Mon 28.10.2024 time 11:00 - 12:00
(1 h 0 min)
Geotekniikka 5031193-3009
EDU_4071 Teoriatila muunto byod
Mon 04.11.2024 time 16:00 - 18:00
(2 h 0 min)
Geotekniikka 5031193-3009
Teams
Mon 18.11.2024 time 15:00 - 17:00
(2 h 0 min)
Geotekniikka 5031193-3009
Teams
Mon 25.11.2024 time 10:00 - 11:00
(1 h 0 min)
Geotekniikka 5031193-3009
EDU_4071 Teoriatila muunto byod
Mon 09.12.2024 time 11:00 - 13:00
(2 h 0 min)
Geotekniikka 5031193-3009
EDU_3001 Kaarle muunto byod
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student knows the basics of soils and can determine the type of soil. He/she knows the Finnish bedrock formation, the most common rocks and minerals. The student knows the most important factors and phenomena related to the design of earthworks, such as load capacity, frost-susceptibleness, settlement and subsidence. The student is familiar with the drilling methods and laboratory tests needed for determining dimensional parameters.The student is able to assess from the results factors such as, the variety of soil types, frost-susceptibleness, settlings and load capacity features. Students are familiar with the various ways of foundations and things that influence the choice. The student knows excavation bracing work and design engineering. The student is able to use design tables for the preliminary sizing. The student knows the standards, regulations and guidelines for foundation engineering.Students are able to draw up an initial work plan to remedy wooden structures. The student knows the materials and products used in the repair of structures.

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