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Design and Construction in Geotechnical Engineering
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:01:13
Abstract
This lecture deals with the practical application of the knowledge gained in the fundamental lectures from the Bachelor degree.The basics of planning and design of geotechnical structures will be taught for the main topics geotechnical engineers are faced to in practice.
Objective
Transfer of the fundamental knowledge taught in the Bachelor degree to practical application. Ability to plan and design geotechnical structures based on the state of the art.
Content
Introduction to Swisscode SIA Foundations and settlements Pile foundations Excavations Slopes Soil nailing Reinforced geosystems Ground improvement River levees
Resources
Lecture Notes
Script in the form of chapters and powerpoint overheads with web support (moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch)Exercises
Literature
Relevant literature will be stated during the lectures
Learning Materials (Links)
- Documents
- Unterlagen
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- No aids, calculator without programming-communication capabilities
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Design and Construction in Geotechnical Engineering
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
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3 h weekly |