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101-0307-00L 3 Credits MSC D-BAUG
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Design & Construction in Geotechnical Engineering

Entwurf und Konstruktion in Geotechnik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Sarah M. Springman, Rudolf Rüegger
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:04

Abstract

Introduction to Swisscode SIA 267Pile designDesign and construction for reinforced geosystems (walls, embankments, soil nailing, ground improvement)Slope stability (natural slopes, landslides, debris flows)Measures to improve stability of embankments and river leveesPermafrostExamples from practice

Objective

Geotechnical design and construction of geosystems and structures including more advanced analysis of the Utimate and Serviceability Limit States

Content

Introduction to Swisscode SIA 267 Pile design Design and construction for reinforced geosystems (walls, embankments, soil nailing, ground improvement) Slope stability (natural slopes, landslides, debris flows) Measures to improve stability of embankments and river levees Permafrost Examples from practice

Resources

Lecture Notes

Printed script with web support (http://geotip.igt.ethz.ch)Exercises

Literature

Lang, H.J; Huder, J; Amann, P.: Bodenmechanik und Grundbau, Springer-Lehrbuch, 6. Auflage, 1996 Bauen mit Geokunstoffen. Ein Handbuch für den Geokunstoff-Anwender. Rudolf Rüegger, Rudolf Hufenus. Schweizerischer Verband für Geokunststoffe.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Entwurf und Konstruktion in der Geotechnik
E-learning through
  • Wed 12:45-14:30 (HIL C 10.2)
2 h weekly

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