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	Study programmes 2008-2009 Last update : 29/06/2009
	GCIV0620-1   Introduction to geotechnics Duration :   30h Th, 20h Pr, 1d FW Credits/ECTS :   Master in Geology, Research Focus, 2nd year Premier quadrimestre 5 Master in Geography : Geomatics and Surveying, Professional Focus in Surveying, 1st year Premier quadrimestre 5 Master in Geography : Geomatics and Surveying, Professional Focus in Applied Geomatics, 1st year Premier quadrimestre 5 Holder(s) :   Robert Charlier Language :   Langue française Course contents :   Introduction to solid mechanics 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 :   Vulgarisation / introduction on geotechnics, without basis in engineering sciences Prerequisites :   // Workshops :   lab visit, field visit, papers analysis, case history analysis... Organization :   1st semester Written notes :   Lectures notes avalaible at student centrale des cours - AEES Assessment :   Oral exam on theory, reports on case history and on references analysis, oral présentations Contacts :   R. Charlier, P. Gerard & J-P. Radu Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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