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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
RAK-23526
Computational Geotechnics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Course code
RAK-23526Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic year
2020–2021Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Tim LänsivaaraResponsible organisation
Faculty of Built Environment 100 %
Core content
- Settlement calculations; Different material models, consolidation, loads in 2D and 3D geometries, time behavior of settlement and pore pressure.
- Stability calculations; limit equilibrium methods, drained and undrained strength, pore pressure in stability analysis, application of safety.
- Retaining wall design; Actions, effects of actions, displacements, earth pressure, material models, wall types.
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
01.09.2020 – 02.12.2020
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Independent study
31.08.2020 – 11.12.2020
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)