Design & Construction in Geotechnical Engineering II

Abstract

In this course selected famous geotechnical failures are investigated with the following purpose: (a) to deepen understanding of the geotechnical risks and possible solutions; (b) to practice design and analysis methods; (c) to learn the techniques for investigation of failures; (d) to learn the techniques for mitigation of the failure damage.

Objective

In this course selected famous geotechnical failures are investigated with the following purpose: (a) to deepen understanding of the geotechnical risks and possible solutions; (b) to practice design and analysis methods; (c) to learn the techniques for investigation of failures; (d) to learn the techniques for mitigation of the failure damage.

Content

Failure of retaining walls Failure of dams and slopes Failure of shallow and deep foundations Failure due to the creeping landslides Failure due to excessive settlements Failure due to the leaning instability

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