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Soil Dynamics
Bodendynamik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:08
Abstract
Basic knowledge to explore soil dynamic problems and solve simple problems
Objective
Goal of the lecture is to achieve a basic knowledge to explore soil dynamic problems, to be able to solve simple problems on ones own and to specify for more complex problems the task for involved specialists of different related areas.
Content
Basics of dynamics: Differences between soil mechanics and soil dynamics. Repition of spring - mass - damping systems. Wave propagation in ideal and non ideal soil conditions. Dynamical Soil Properties: Constitutive Modelling of Soils, Soil parameter for different soil types. Determination of soil parameter in field and loaboratory investigation. Applications: Machine founations, vibration,
Resources
Lecture Notes
Übungsblätter
Literature
Studer, J.; Koller, M.: Bodendynamik, Grundlagen, Kennziffern, Probleme; Springer Verlag 1996
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Bodendynamik |
|
2 h weekly |