TTK University of Applied Sciences
TTK University of Applied Sciences
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Curriculum subjectSoil Mechanics and Foundations
| Subject |
| Subject code |
EHE026 |
| Subject name |
Soil Mechanics and Foundations |
| Credit points |
3 ECTS |
| Grading method |
Exam |
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| Curriculum subject |
| Curriculum |
2017 HE |
| Study year |
4 |
| Semester |
Fall semester |
| Subject type |
Mandatory |
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| General description |
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| Classification, structure and properties of soils. Soils in Estonia. Stresses in soils. Ground water. Bearing capacity of soils. Shallow foundation and piled foundation. Stability of slopes. Retaining walls and sheetings. Soil improvement. |
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| General aim |
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| The objective of the course is to give an overview about soil properties and foundation types being used, also about cooperation of foundations and soils, stability of slopes, behaviour of retaining walls and sheetings and improvement methods of soils. |
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| Aim |
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Student after completing the course:
1. has an overview of widespread soils, knows their properties and can interpret the engineering geology report of the construction site;
2. can calculate stresses in soil and take into account the influence of ground water;
3. knows the basis of calculation of shallow foundations, piled foundations and retaining walls; can make appropriate decisions according to specific conditions;
4. can solve water sinking problems;
5. has an overview of design codes and other literature. |
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| Form description |
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| Lectures and independent work. |
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| E-learning |
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Course is taken partially or fully in e-learning environment:
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Yes
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The course is conducted in online learning environment:
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Moodle
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E-course type:
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E-course is supporting classroom study
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| Replacement Subjects |
| EHO297
Soil Mechanics and Foundations + Course Project |
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| Current rounds |
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| Soil Mechanics and Foundations HE71/81 |
| Soil Mechanics and Foundations KHE71/81 |
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