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Study programmes 2007-2008Last update : 7/05/2008
GCIV0043-1  Foundations and Retaining Works
Duration :  30h Th, 35h Pr, 1d FW
Credits/ECTS :  
civil engineering in construction, 2nd year4,5
Holder(s) :  Robert Charlier
Language :  Langue française
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.
Course objective :  understand mechanics and design of geotechnics structures
Prerequisites :  basic solid mechanics, material strength, soil mechanics
Workshops :  directed exercices, laboratory and builduing site visits
Organization :  1st semester
Written notes :  yes, avalaible at departement secretary
Assessment :  written exam on exercices (with open book)

oral exam on theory
Contacts :  id
Remarks :  this course will not more be teatched


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