101-0369-00L  Forensic Geotechnical Engineering

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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).
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies fostered Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making assessed Media and Digital Technologies fostered Problem-solving assessed Project Management fostered Social Competencies Communication fostered Cooperation and Teamwork fostered Customer Orientation fostered Leadership and Responsibility fostered Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered Sensitivity to Diversity fostered Negotiation fostered Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility fostered Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking assessed Integrity and Work Ethics fostered Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered Self-direction and Self-management fostered

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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 printed reference material and written notes. All calculators having no possibility of external communication are allowed.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Programme	Section	Type
Civil Engineering Master	Major in Geotechnical Engineering	W