101-0307-00L  Design and Construction in Geotechnical Engineering

SemesterAutumn Semester 2017
LecturersI. Anastasopoulos, A. Marin
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
101-0307-00 GDesign and Construction in Geotechnical Engineering Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers.
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
3 hrs
Wed12:45-15:30HCI J 7 »
15.11.13:15-15:00ETZ E 7 »
I. Anastasopoulos, A. Marin

Catalogue data

AbstractThis lecture deals with the practical application of the knowledge gained in the fundamental lectures from the Bachelor degree.
The basics of planing and design of geotechnical structures will be taught for the main topics geotechical engineers are faced to in practice.
ObjectiveTransfer of the fundamental knowledge taught in the Bachelor degree to practical application.
Ability to plan and design geotechnical structures based on the state of the art.
ContentIntroduction to Swisscode SIA
Foundations and settlements
Pile foundations
Excavations
Slopes
Soil nailing
Reinforced geosystems
Ground improvement
River levees
Lecture notesScript in the form of chapters and powerpoint overheads with web support (Link)
Exercises
Literaturerelevant literature will be stated during the lectures
Prerequisites / NoticePre-condition: Successful examinations (pass) in the geotechnical studies (soil mechanics and ground engineering, each 5 credits) in the Bachelor degree of Civil Engineering (ETH), or equivalent for new students.

The lecture contains at least one presentation from practice

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersI. Anastasopoulos, A. Marin
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 120 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationExercises and quizes: 20%
Session examination: 80%
Written aidsNone
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Restrictions

General : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers
Permission from lecturers required for all students

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Civil Engineering MasterMajor in Geotechnical EngineeringWInformation