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BA8304 - Soil Modelling

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Passed/Failed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig 100/100 4 timer

Course content

The course is given every second year, next time fall semester 2016. Finite element based computer codes for geotechnical analysis are today frequently used in design by consulting engineers. This course provides a background for development and application of soil models in such computer tools. This is done by focusing on soil behavior, elasto-plastic theory, some material models and their parameters. In addition the course aims at providing a theoretical framework for understanding the mechanical behavior of soils. A short summary of relevant continuum mechanics is given in the first lectures followed by a detailed presentation of simple models based on Tresca and Coulomb. The main principles are discussed with emphasis on shear hardening in combination with dilatancy control. Further a model based on "Critical State Soil Mechanics" with volumetric hardening will be covered. The models will be evaluated and compared to observed soil behavior from laboratory tests. An introduction to more advanced models is given together with a discussion of current research topics.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
The candidate should have knowledge of:
- how elasto-plastic stress-strain relations for soils are formulated and how these relations may describe the strength and stiffness of soils

Skills:
The candidate is able to:
- develop simple numerical models for soil behavior
- modify existing numerical soil models
- assess input parameters for characterising relevant elasto-plastic soil behaviour
- test the characteristic behaviour of the model

General competence
The candidate can:
- understand the soil behaviour in the theory frame of elasto-plasticity
- describe field and laboratory tests through elasto-plastic numerical soil models
- implement soil models in a finite element program

Learning methods and activities

The course is taught in English and is made up by intensive lecturing in combination with exercises. The course is offered in the fall semester every second year (2016, 2018). Normally top international guest lecturers give part of the course. To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Course materials

Lecture notes in English will be available from Geotechnical Divison, NTNU.

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2016

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Bygg- og anleggsteknikk
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:
  • Steinar Nordal
Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2016-12-07 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100
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.
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