Foundation Engineering (5 cr)
Code: 5041201-3017
General information
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction and Municipal Engineering
Teachers
- Liisa Larkela
- Maarit Puurunen
Scheduling groups
- MAALAB INS 1C (Size: 18. Open UAS: 0.)
- MAALAB INS 2C (Size: 18. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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PRAKIS23
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PRAKIS23CPRAKIS23C
Small groups
- 1
- 2
Objective
After completing the course, the student knows the main parts of foundation works and can design the basic foundation structures and foundation works as well as identify the most common risks of foundation construction work.
Content
Foundation engineering according to Eurocodes.
Analyses of soil investigations, foundation on ground, foundation on rock and pile foundations, soil reinforcements, frost protection, earthwork requirements, excavation, radon and frost protection design.
Exercise: Foundation report for demanding building area.
Soil laboratory work.
Evaluation scale
H-5