Alexander Puzrin: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2024 |  |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Alexander Puzrin |
| Field | Geomechanics and Geosystems Engineering |
| Address | Institut für Geotechnik ETH Zürich, HIL C 15.1 Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 21 80 |
| alexander.puzrin@igt.baug.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
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| 101-0315-00L | Geotechnical Engineering  | 5 credits | 4G | A. Puzrin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The course explores the fundamental principles of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, with the following objectives: - Recognition of the basic consequences of the ground construction; - Understanding of the important fundamental concepts of Soil mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering; - Independent analysis of the basic geotechnical problems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The course explores the fundamental principles of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, with the following objectives: - Recognition of the basic consequences of the ground construction; - Understanding of the important fundamental concepts of Soil mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering; - Independent analysis of the basic geotechnical problems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Overview of stability problems; Bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations; Soil-foundation interaction; Analysis and design of shallow and deep fondations; Earth pressure on retaining structures; Analysis and design of retaining walls; Excavations: dewatering, analysis and design; Soil improvement; Safety considerations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Examples Exercises | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Lang, H.-J.; Huder, J.; Amann, P.; Puzrin, A.M.: Bodenmechanik und Grundbau, Springer-Lehrbuch, 9. Auflage, 2010 ( für eingeschriebene Studierende Ermässigung in Poly Buchhandlung)) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 101-0369-00L | Forensic Geotechnical Engineering  Prerequisites: successful participation in "Geotechnical Engineering" (101-0315-00L) or an equivalent course. | 3 credits | 2G | A. Puzrin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | In this course selected famous geotechnical failures are investigated with the following purpose: (a) to deepen understanding of the geotechnical risks and possible solutions; (b) to practice design and analysis methods; (c) to learn the techniques for investigation of failures; (d) to learn the techniques for mitigation of the failure damage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | In this course selected famous geotechnical failures are investigated with the following purpose: (a) to deepen understanding of the geotechnical risks and possible solutions; (b) to practice design and analysis methods; (c) to learn the techniques for investigation of failures; (d) to learn the techniques for mitigation of the failure damage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Failure due to the loading history Failure due to excessive settlements Failure due to the leaning instability Bearing capacity failure Excavation failure Failure in the creeping landslides Failure evolution in submarine landslides Construction in the landslide influence zone Delayed failure in snow avalanches | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture notes Exercises | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Puzrin, A.M.; Alonso, E.E.; Pinyol, N.M.: Geomechanics of Failures. Springer, 2010. Alonso, E.E.; Pinyol, N.M.; Puzrin, A.M.: Geomechanics of Failures. Advanced Topics. Springer, 2010 Lang, H.J; Huder, J; Amann, P.; Puzrin, A.M.: Bodenmechanik und Grundbau, Springer-Lehrbuch, 9. Auflage, 2010. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The course is given in the first MSc semester. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge in Geotechnical Engineering (Course content of "Grundbau" or similar lecture). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 101-1387-00L | Colloquia in Geotechnics | 0 credits | 1K | A. Puzrin, G. Anagnostou, I. Anastasopoulos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The Institute for Geotechnical Engineering invites distinguished speakers from research and practice, nationally and internationally. The colloquia are directed towards staff and students from Universities as well as engineers and scientists working in industry. Details can be obtained from www.igt.ethz.ch by following Events & Public Events. Some colloquia are available via webcast. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Learn about recent research results in geotechnics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||