Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
RAK.IN.530
Computational Geotechnics II, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Course code
RAK.IN.530Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Tim LänsivaaraResponsible teacher:
Juho MansikkamäkiResponsible organisation
Faculty of Built Environment 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Civil Engineering Studies 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
08.01.2024 – 29.04.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Exam
08.04.2024 – 31.05.2024
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)