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| GCIV0043-1 | Foundations and Retaining Works | |||||
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 35h Pr, 1d FW | |||||
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| Holder(s) : | Robert Charlier | |||||
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| Course contents : | 1. limit equilibrium in soils. 2. shallow foundations : introduction, design (ultimate load and settlement), basic technology. 3. Deep foundations : introduction, design, type of piles, basic technology. 4. Retaining structures : design, stability, wight structures, sheet piles, mouded walls, earth structures. | |||||
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| Course objective : | understand mechanics and design of geotechnics structures | |||||
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| Prerequisites : | basic solid mechanics, material strength, soil mechanics | |||||
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| Workshops : | directed exercices, laboratory and builduing site visits | |||||
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| Organization : | 1st semester | |||||
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| Written notes : | yes, avalaible at departement secretary | |||||
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| Assessment : | written exam on exercices (with open book) oral exam on theory | |||||
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| Contacts : | id | |||||
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ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 18/05/2007
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