Course - Geotechnical Engineering, Advanced Course - TBA4116
TBA4116 - Geotechnical Engineering, Advanced Course
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Midterm
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semesterprøve | 30/100 | |||
| Skriftlig eksamen | 70/100 | 3 timer |
Course content
The course focuses on practical application of the finite element method in geotechnical engineering with emphasis on problem definition, input parameters and evaluation of results. Various elasto-plastic material models for soils are described, discussed and applied. The students shall in exercises run advanced numerical simulatioons of soil structure interaction. The exercises cover embankments on soft ground, foundations, supporting structures and examples from marine soil mechanics. Seepage, consolidation and time dependent settlements are included.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The course aims to strengthen the theoretical platform, perform advanced numerical analyses and provide insight for solving practical geotechnical problems.
The candidate should have knowledge of:
- Performing advanced finite element simulations for geotechnical design
- Understanding soil structure interaction
- Dealing with coupled analysis of groundwater flow, excess porepressures and deformations over time.
- Evaluating slope stability using the finite element method
- Considering the effect of creep
- Selecting appropriate soil parameters for elastoplastic constitutive models
- Critically evaluating and checking results from the numerical simulations, partly by application of and comparison to appropriate estimates by hand.
Skills
The candidate is able to:
- Identify geotechnical challenges in a project and propose relevant models for design
- Apply an advanced commercial finite element software package
- Be aware of possibilities, limitations and pitfalls in using such software packages
- Report results from advanced simulations.
General competence
The candidate can:
- Make sound engineering judgments with a special focus on numerical simulations in geomechanics
- Develop sustainable solutions for our built environment
- Compose clear presentations of the projects
- Work in teams.
Learning methods and activities
The course consists of a combination of lectures, tutoring in front of computers and exercises. The exercises shall be made by groups of two students where use of the computerprogram Plaxis is essential. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
The course is based on TBA4100 Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology, TBA4105 Geotechnics, Design Methods and TBA4110 Geotechnics, Field and Laboratory Investigations or equivalent.
Course materials
Lecture notes from Geotechnical Division, NTNU.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA4516 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2012
Language of instruction: English
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- Bygg- og anleggsteknikk
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Technological subjects
- Steinar Nordal
- Arnfinn Emdal
- Hans Petter Jostad
- Lars Olav Grande
- Steinar Nordal
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Midterm
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Semesterprøve 30/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 70/100 2012-12-14 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"