Introduction to geotechnics

Part A

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 the following items :

• Identification and classifications of soils
• Groundwater system
• Stress state in soil
• Compression and consolidation
• Shear strength
• In-situ geotechnical investigation
• Shallow foundations (Bearing capacity anf settlement)
• Various geotechnical systems (deep foundations, Retaining structures, slope)

Part B

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 the following items :

• Identification and classifications of soils
• Groundwater system
• Stress state in soil
• Compression and consolidation
• Shear strength
• In-situ geotechnical investigation
• Shallow foundations (Bearing capacity anf settlement)
• Various geotechnical systems (deep foundations, Retaining structures, slope)

Part A

At the end of this teaching unit, the student will be able to:

• Identify and classify a soil from a geotechnical point of view and deduce its general characteristics
• Understand the physical processes related to simple geotechnical and soil mechanics problems
• Comprehend simple case study in geotechnical engineering
• Explain and analyse the behaviour of shallow foundations in terms of settelement and bearing capacity
• Partim B: Catch the main protocol of laboratory tests and analyse the results of geotechnical tests in laboratory

Part B

At the end of this teaching unit, the student will be able to:

• Identify and classify a soil from a geotechnical point of view and deduce its general characteristics
• Understand the physical processes related to simple geotechnical and soil mechanics problems
• Comprehend simple case study in geotechnical engineering
• Explain and analyse the behaviour of shallow foundations in terms of settelement and bearing capacity
• Partim B: Catch the main protocol of laboratory tests and analyse the results of geotechnical tests in laboratory.

Part A

The theorical lecture is given ex-cathedra while during the exercise sessions, the students solves exercise by them-selves with the help of the teacher or assistant. Those exercise sessions are idal moments to interact with the teacher and ask questions. 

In addition to those sessions, the students following the partim B of the course will have to participate to laboratory sessions during which they will perform classical soil mechanics tests (grain size distribution, Atterberg limit, oedomtric test, proctor test). After each session, student will have to produce a report, to be delivered for the next week, including the objective of the test, the obtained results and the interpretation of the results. 

Part B

The theorical lecture is given ex-cathedra while during the exercise sessions, the students solves exercise by them-selves with the help of the teacher or assistant. Those exercise sessions are idal moments to interact with the teacher and ask questions. 

In addition to those sessions, the students following the partim B of the course will have to participate to laboratory sessions during which they will perform classical soil mechanics tests (grain size distribution, Atterberg limit, oedomtric test, proctor test). After each session, student will have to produce a report, to be delivered for the next week, including the objective of the test, the obtained results and the interpretation of the results. 

Part A

Face-to-face course


Further information:

Lecture and pratical work face-to-face

In addition for partim B: Laboratory session (Laboratory of Geotechnologies)

Part B

Face-to-face course


Further information:

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

Lecture and pratical work face-to-face

In addition for partim B: Laboratory session (Laboratory of Geotechnologies)

Part A

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

The ppt used during the theoretical courses are the basic course material. They are available on e-campus. Additionnaly, course notes (more complete, covering a content beyond the scope of this course), written in English, are available on e-campus and at the  student centrale des cours - AEES.

Part B

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

The ppt used during the theoretical courses are the basic course material. They are available on e-campus. Additionnaly, course notes (more complete, covering a content beyond the scope of this course), written in English, are available on e-campus and at the  student centrale des cours - AEES.

Part A

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam AND oral exam

Written work / report


Further information:

For students following only partim A:

The evaluation is based 50% on an oral (closed-book) exam based on the theory and 50% on an written (open-book) exam based on exercise.

For studentrs following partim A and B:

The evaluation is based 45% on an oral (closed-book) exam based on the theory, 45% on an written exam (closed-book, with access to a equation form provided to the students) based on exercise and 10% on the evaluation of the report delivered after each laboratory session.

Part B

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam


Further information:

For students following only partim A:

The evaluation is based 50% on an oral (closed-book) exam based on the theory and 50% on an written (open-book) exam based on exercise.

For studentrs following partim A and B:

The evaluation is based 45% on an oral (closed-book) exam based on the theory, 45% on an written exam (closed-book, with access to a equation form provided to the students) based on exercise and 10% on the evaluation of the report delivered after each laboratory session.

 

Part A

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Part B

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Part A

Bertrand FRANCOIS, Bertrand.francois@uliege.be

Part B

Bertrand FRANCOIS, Bertrand.francois@uliege.be