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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
RAK-23546

Computational Geotechnics II, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Course code
RAK-23546
Language of instruction
English
Academic year
2020–2021
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Tim Länsivaara
Responsible teacher:
Juho Mansikkamäki
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Built Environment 100 %
Core content
  • The basics of soil modeling, linear elasticity, linear-perfectly plastic models, hardening models.
  • Designing earth and foundation structures using the finite element program. Use of FEM program Plaxis 2D.
  • Master the typical design cases related to excavations, foundations, road and railway construction. SLS and ULS analyses of these structures.
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.

Participation in teaching

No scheduled teaching

Exam

06.05.2021 06.05.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)

Independent study

No scheduled teaching