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TBA5100 - Theoretical Soil Mechanics

About

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours D

Course content

Theoretical background for the calculation methods used in geotechnical engineering. Relevant stress fields based on the theory of plasticity, basic elements and combinations. Principles for performing short-hand calculations of settlements, slope stability, earth pressure and bearing capacity of foundations and piles. The course aims at creating understanding through classical analysing tools and hand calculations and through demonstrations of real design cases.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate should have knowledge of:

  • The basics of stress-fields in soil bodies, based on the theory of plasticity
  • How to derive design formulas for classical geotechnical problems like earth pressure and bearing capacity thus creating an understanding of the basis for the formulas in use
  • Analyzing slope stability and calculating the factor of safety as well as the average stress situation along the critical shear surface
  • How to use Stability Charts for quick introductory estimates of the stability of a slope and the average stress levels to concentrate on
  • Estimating settlements based on the oedometric (constraint) stiffness modulus.

Skills

The candidate is able to:

  • Use design formulas, with confidence, being aware of the basic assumptions inherent.
  • Handle geotechnical problems like settlement, bearing capacity, earth pressure, slope stability, static capacity and driveability of piles.

General competence

The candidate can:

  • Make estimates enabling her to frame the problems at hand and to see them in a greater engineering perspective
  • Communicate with other engineering professions in a design process facilitated through a simple platform describing complex geotechnical conditions.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, calculation and laboratory exercises.

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignments

Further on evaluation

If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Required previous knowledge

B.Sc degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

Course materials

Information at start of term, lecture notes.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TBA4105 7.5 AUTUMN 2013
BA6064 7.5 AUTUMN 2020
TBM4342 7.5 AUTUMN 2022
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Structural Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2023-12-20 09:00 PAPIR
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D PAPIR
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.
Examination

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