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Entwurf und Konstruktion in Geotechnik I
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Abstract
Goal of this lecture is to deepen the knowledge of modelling subsoil and the interaction between the subsoil and a structure from the installation preocess to the final state focussing on safety in concept, design and construction
Objective
Goal of this lecture is to deepen the knowledge of modelling subsoil and the interaction between the subsoil and a structure from the installation preocess to the final state focussing on safety in concept, design and construction
Content
Case studies and potential risk in geotechnical engineering, serviceability and failure limit states, safety and risk incl. partial factor of safety concept, ues of the observational method and measurements in geotechnics, deep excavations, piled raft foundations, diaphragm walls, caissons
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture notesAdditional paper on some topics in German or English
Literature
In addition to the textbook for geotechnics, a list of continuative literature can be found in the lecturenotes
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Entwurf und Konstruktion in Geotechnik I |
|
2 h weekly |