RAK-23546 Computational Geotechnics II, 5 cr
Additional information
Teaching in English. The contact lectures are given every second year, next implementation in spring 2020. Beyond the lecture periods, the course is possible to complete by self-access learning. In that case contact the Person responsible.
Suitable for postgraduate studies.
Person responsible
Juho Mansikkamäki, Tim Länsivaara
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| RAK-23546 2019-01 | 3 - 4 |
Juho Mansikkamäki |
Exam and course work |
Learning Outcomes
After the course student has a basic knowledge about the elasticity theory and plasticity and how they are applied for soil modeling. Student is able to conduct independently versatile calculation analysis with finite element program Plaxis 2D, to conduct deformation analysis as a function of time, to conduct safety/ULS analysis to analyze the results obtained.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | The basics of soil modeling, linear elasticity, linear-perfectly plastic models, hardening models. | ||
| 2. | Designing earth and foundation structures using the finite element program. Use of FEM program Plaxis 2D. | ||
| 3. | Master the typical design cases related to excavations, foundations, road and railway construction. SLS and ULS analyses of these structures. |
Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes
The assessment is based on the exam (50%) and projects/course work (50%)
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)
Partial passing:
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Book | Eurocode 7 | No | ||||
| Lecture slides | Lecture materials | TUT | Yes | |||
| Other online content | Plaxis-manuals | Plaxis bv | Yes |
Prerequisites
| Course | Mandatory/Advisable | Description |
| RAK-23526 Computational Geotechnics | Mandatory | |
| RAK-32301 Elementtimenetelmän perusteet | Advisable |
Correspondence of content
There is no equivalence with any other courses