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Course unit, curriculum year 2021–2022
RAK.IN.510

Computational Geotechnics, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2021–23.10.2021)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)
Course code
RAK.IN.510
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Markus Haikola until 1.1.2022
Responsible teacher:
Tim Länsivaara
Responsible teacher:
Mika Knuuti
Responsible teacher:
Minna Leppänen starting from 22.2.2024
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Built Environment 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Civil Engineering Studies 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
Kokonaisuudet, joihin opintojakso kuuluu
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.

Exam

21.12.2021 21.12.2021
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)
09.02.2022 09.02.2022
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)
31.03.2022 31.03.2022
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)

Participation in teaching

31.08.2021 12.12.2021
Active in period 1 (1.8.2021–23.10.2021)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)