Subject 'Geotechnics'

Name in Estonian: Geotehnika

Year: 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014

Status	passive
State code	AAP034
Study language	Estonian
Chair	Rakendusarhitektuur
Credit points	1 CP; 2 ECTS
Grading method	Grade prelim

General description

Basics of natural and exact sciences: geology, hydrogeology, geodynamic processes, geotechnics and soil mechanics, the relationships between them and human activities, design, construction and exploitation of buildings will be acquired. The overview of Earth structure, the development of earth crust, lito-and hydrosphere. The basics of geological structure of Estonia e.g. base rocks, soil cover. The basics of Estonian geotectonics and geodynamic processes.
Introduction to soil science, soil classification, physical and mechanical properties of soils.
The matter and concept of geotechnics. Tension distribution in the soil. Taking geotechnical conditions into consideration while planning and designing. Soil investigations, laboratory tests and field tests. Foundations, types of foundations in different geotechnical conditions. Soil improvement, usage of geosynthetics and geomaterials in construction. Geotechnical monitoring. Engineering-geological mapping.

General aim

The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, geodynamic processes, geotechnics, soil mechanics, and to show the relationships between them and human activity, design, construction and exploitation of buildings.

Aim

Students will acquire the basics of geology, hydrogeology, geodynamic processes, geotechnics and soil mechanics. They will understand special terminology, be able to find special literature and information, be in on legislative acts, norms and standards.

Form description

Lectures, practical exercises and tasks, independent work, tests, examination (oral).

Literature

1. A.Vilo, Ehitusgeoloogia, Tartu Riiklik Ülikool., 1986.
2. A.Rõõmusoks, H.Viiding, Üldine geoloogia I., Tartu Riiklik Ülikool 1970.
3. A.Rõõmusoks, Eesti aluspõhja geoloogia., Tallinn, Valgus, 1983
4. E.Tseban, Eesti NSV põhjavesi ja selle kasutamine., Tallinn, Valgus, 1975
5. K.Terzhagi, R.B.Peck, G.Mesri, Soil Mechanics in engineering practice., New York, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1996.
6. ?.?.?????, ???????? ?????? ?????., ??????, ?????, 1987.
7. T.Liblik, A. Smirnova. Ohtlikud eksogeensed geoloogilised protsessid Eesti NSV territooriumil., REI, Tallinn, 1984.llinn, 1984.

Is taught in following curricula

2011: RA

2010: RA

2009: RA

2008: EA

2007: EA

2006: EA

2005: EA

2004: EA