101-0369-00L Forensic Geotechnical Engineering
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2017 |
| Lecturers | A. Puzrin |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Prerequisites: successful participation in "Geotechnical Engineering" (101-0315-00L) or an equivalent course. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101-0369-00 G | Forensic Geotechnical Engineering Permission from lecturers required for all students.
| 2 hrs |
| A. Puzrin |
Catalogue data
| 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 the creeping landslides Failure due to excessive settlements Failure due to the leaning instability Failure due to tunnelling Bearing capacity failure Excavation failure |
| Lecture notes | Lecture notes Exercises |
| Literature | Puzrin, A.M.; Alonso, E.E.; Pinyol, N.M.: Geomechanics of failures. 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). |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | A. Puzrin |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling. |
| Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
| Written aids | No limitation on reference material. Communication devices are not allowed. |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Main link | Exercises and Handouts |
| Literature | Textbook: Geomechanics of Failures, Springer Verlag |
| Geomechanics of Failures: Advanced Topics, Springer Verlag | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| General | Permission from lecturers required for all students |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Master | Major in Geotechnical Engineering | W |  |