Computational Geotechnics, 5 cr

Tampere University

Teaching periods

Course code

RAK.IN.510

Language of instruction

English

Academic years

2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027

Level of study

Advanced studies

Grading scale

General scale, 0-5

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Tim Länsivaara

Responsible teacher:

Mika Knuuti

Responsible teacher:

Minna Leppänen

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Built Environment 100 %

Coordinating organisation

Civil Engineering Studies 100 %

Common learning outcomes

Information technology and digital skills

Sustainable development goals

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Settlement calculations; Different material models, consolidation, loads in 2D and 3D geometries, time behavior of settlement and pore pressure.
Stability calculations; limit equilibrium methods, drained and undrained strength, pore pressure in stability analysis, application of safety.
Retaining wall design; Actions, effects of actions, displacements, earth pressure, material models, wall types.

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Completion option 1

Completion of all options is required.