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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
GCIV0603-2  Geotechnics and infrastructure

Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr, 1d FW
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil ingineer in architecture orientation, 3rd yearSecond semester5
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 3rd yearToute l'année5
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 3rd yearSecond semester5
Master in Civil Engineering, in-depth approach, 1st yearSecond semester5
Master in Geological and Mining Enginneering, in-deph approach, 1st yearSecond semester5
Master in Geological and Mining Enginneering, in-deph approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in Civil Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearSecond semester5
Master in Geological and Mining Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in Geological and Mining Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearSecond semester5
Lecturer :  Robert Charlier
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
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
Learning outcomes of the course :  
First level course in geotechnics
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Solid mechanics
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Practical exercices, lab visit, field visit, papers analysis...
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
2nd semester, Monday afternoon
Recommended or required readings :  
Lectures notes avalaible at student centrale des cours - AEES
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written exam on theory and exercices
Contacts :  
R. Charlier, P. Gerard & J-P. Radu


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