101-0307-00L Design and Construction in Geotechnical Engineering
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | I. Anastasopoulos, A. Marin |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Abstract | This 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. |
| Learning objective | Transfer 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. |
| Content | Introduction to Swisscode SIA Foundations and settlements Pile foundations Excavations Slopes Soil nailing Reinforced geosystems Ground improvement River levees |
| Lecture notes | Script in the form of chapters and powerpoint overheads with web support (http://geotip.igt.ethz.ch) Exercises |
| Literature | Relevant literature will be stated during the lectures |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Pre-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. |