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Course unit, curriculum year 2022–2023
RAK.IN.510
Computational Geotechnics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2022–31.12.2022)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2023–5.3.2023)
Active in period 4 (6.3.2023–31.5.2023)
Course code
RAK.IN.510Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Markus Haikola until 1.1.2022Responsible teacher:
Tim LänsivaaraResponsible teacher:
Mika KnuutiResponsible teacher:
Minna Leppänen starting from 22.2.2024Responsible 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.
Participation in teaching
30.08.2022 – 12.12.2022
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2022–31.12.2022)