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TBA4116

Geotechnical Engineering, Advanced Course

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Written examination and Midterm

About

About the course

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

In this course you will be able to develop, extend and apply the knowledge you have gained in previous courses in geotechnical engineering. The course aims at a strengthened theroretical platform, application of this to andvanced analyses and practical knowledge on relevant construction methods. The course is designed for those aiming at practical geotechnical design tasks and those who would like to do research.

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

Course materials

Lecture notes from Geotechnical Division, NTNU.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
TBA4516 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

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Subject areas

  • Bygg- og anleggsteknikk
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

  • Steinar Nordal

Lecturers

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination and Midterm
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2011

Semesterprøve
Weighting 30/100
Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 70/100 Date 2011-12-15 Time 09:00 Duration 3 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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