Course - Foundations and Slopes - TBA5155
Foundations and Slopes
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About the course
Course content
Theory and principles of slope stability evaluation will be covered in detail, ranging from simple methods for hand calculations to finite element simulations. Factors influencing stability will be studied. A thorough presentation of international case records will be included. An introduction to submarine slides, effect of earthquakes and non-saturated soil will be given.
Practical design of direct foundations, piled foundations, supported walls and reinforced soil structures will be covered.
Learning outcome
This course will be focusing on the stability of natural slopes and stability considerations related to manmade cuts or fills. Focus will be on the conditions up until a slide is initiated, leaving out the post-failure description and modelling of mass transport.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, project work with practical field and laboratory exercises. Calculation by hand, by use of LEM-code SLIDE and by use of FEM-code PLAXIS.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent. The course is based on TBA4100 Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology and TBA4105 Geotechnics, Design Methods, alternatively TBA5100 Theoretical Soil Mechanics or equivalent.
Course materials
Lecture notes from the geotechnical division.
Subject areas
- Bygg- og anleggsteknikk
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Lecturers
- Arnfinn Emdal
- Lars Olav Grande
- Steinar Nordal