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Study programmes 2007-2008Last update : 7/05/2008
GCIV0603-1  Geotechnics
Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil ingineer in architecture orientation, 3rd yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation, 3rd yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Civil Engineering, in-depth approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in Geological and Mining Enginneering, in-deph approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in Civil Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in Geological and Mining Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Holder(s) :  Robert Charlier
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  Soil mechanics : introduction, granular media, physical properties, classification, water in soils, seepage, soil - water interaction, mechanical properties, in situ stress state.

Slope stability

Retaining structures : gravity walls, sheet piles

Shallow foundations, deep foundations

Roads : design, structural behaviour
Course objective :  First level course in geotechnics
Prerequisites :  Solid mechanics
Workshops :  Practical exercices, lab visit, field visit, papers analysis...
Organization :  2nd semester
Written notes :  Lectures notes avalaible at student centrale des cours - AEES
Assessment :  Written exam on theory and exercices
Contacts :  R. Charlier, P. Gerard & J-P. Radu


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