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| GCIV0620-1 | Introduction to geotechnics
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 20h Pr, 1d FW |
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| Lecturer : | Robert Charlier |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| The course presents an introduction to soil mechanics and design of geotechnical works, for students from scientific but non engineering masters. The dimensioning methods are especially summarised.
The course contents follows :
- 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
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the course end, a student will be able to present basic soil mechanics concepts, and to explain how geotechnics works proceed. He will be able to shortly analyse current geotechnical works.
He will be able to write a clear and scientifically funded report. He will be able to present results of a short literature review. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The theoretical course is given ex-cathedra.
Lab visits illustrate the soil mechanics part. Reports are to be written within the week.
A literature review, related to geotechnical works, is done by each student. A written report is produced, and a power-point presentation is given for all students and teachers. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face + some personal works. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Lectures notes avalaible at student centrale des cours - AEES |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| An oral exam on theory gives 50% of the quotation.
The writtent reports and oral presentations gives the other 50% of the quotation. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| The course is organised during the 1st quadrimester, on Monday morning. |
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Contacts :
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| R. Charlier, Robert.Charlier@ULg.ac.be
J-P. Radu, Jean-Pol.Radu@ULg.ac.be |
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