101-0314-10L Soil Mechanics (for Environmental Engineers)
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | I. Anastasopoulos, R. Herzog, A. Marin |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Only for Environmental Engineering MSc. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101-0314-10 G | Soil Mechanics (for Environmental Engineers) | 2 hrs |
| I. Anastasopoulos, R. Herzog, A. Marin |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Fundamentals of soil mechanics including key processes: classification, stresses and their distribution in soils, influence of groundwater in soils and on structures, piping, erosion and filters, stress-strain relationships, stress history, stiffness, strength, slope stability. |
| Objective | Fundamentals in soil mechanics and geotechnics will be presented in order to: * understand soil as a multi-phase hydro-mechanical system * obtain parameters essential for classification and description of soil * recognise key aspects of soil behaviour and the implications of this for obtaining and characterising the stress-strain response and deriving associated parameters (stiffness and strength). |
| Content | Introduction, basic terms, classification. Total and effective stresses, stress distribution in soils. Influence of groundwater in soil, hydraulic fracture (piping), erosion and filters. Stress-strain relationships, stress history, stiffness, strength. Limit equilibrium, slope stability. |
| Lecture notes | Notes with Web support: http://geotip.igt.ethz.ch (also available in English) Examples Exercises |
| Literature | http://geotip.igt.ethz.ch Lang, H.-J.; Huder, J.; Amann, P.; Puzrin, A.M.: Bodenmechanik und Grundbau, Springer-Lehrbuch 8. Auflage, 2007 |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Exrercises, laboratory exercises in groups and offered virtually as computer aided learning (GEOTip) |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | I. Anastasopoulos, R. Herzog, A. Marin |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Optional learning task, i.e. GEOTip Quizzies -> can improve the total course unit grade by up to 0.25 grade points if 90% of quizzies are completed successfully. |
| Written aids | Part 1: Comprehension: no additional written aids. Part 2: Tasks: all written aids are allowed with the exception of means of communication |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Main link | GEOTip |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| Priority | Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group |
| Primary target group | Environmental Engineering MSc (127000) |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering Master | EM: Soil | W |  |