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Soil Mechanics and Foundations

Subject
Subject code EHE026
Subject name Soil Mechanics and Foundations
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Exam
Subject program
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2019 HE
Study year 4
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Mandatory
Subject loads
Lecture 32
General description
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.
General aim
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.
Aim
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.
Form description
Lectures and independent work.
E-learning
Course is taken partially or fully in e-learning environment: Yes
The course is conducted in online learning environment: Moodle
E-course type: E-course is supporting classroom study
Replacement Subjects
EHO297 Soil Mechanics and Foundations + Course Project
Current rounds
Soil Mechanics and Foundations HE71/81
Soil Mechanics and Foundations KHE71/81
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