Subject 'Soli Mechanics and Road Facilities'

Year:   2016/2017    2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    2020/2021    

Properties of soils. Stress distribution from the soil dead weight and the weight, imposed by a building. Corner point method. Bearing capacity of soil and the factors that have an impact on it. Dimensioning of a strip foundation and pier foundation. Cooperation of a building and footing. Calculation of settlements. Permitted limit deformations. Piled foundations. Advantages and disadvantages of the types of piles. Bearing capacity of a pile. Slope persistence. Active and passive pressure, affecting the retaining wall. Possible layouts of a retaining wall and their control. Soil improvement, compaction. Use of geosynthetics.

Sub-grade design, materials and properties; moisture impact to roads. Pavement design, general principles and design according to Estonian norms.

The objective of the course is to give an overview about soil properties and foundation types being used, as well as the design basics of foundations with low sinking. The course also deals with the shaping of piled foundations and their calculation as well as slope persistence.

The course provides within the framework of higher applied education curriculum the students a theoretical preparation in the field of soils and foundations for working as production managers at performing general construction works at the level of a company manager, project leader or supervisor, as well as designers of construction structures.

Student will have the necessary theoretical knowledge about the means and types of road structures to use in different situations.

Classroom work: lectures and practical classes.
Independent work: in accordance with the initial data, given by the lecturer, the student performs the calculation of a low foundation and drafts the technical drawings that explain the solution.
Mastering the material that was dealt with in lectures and practical classes.

"Pinnasemehaanika ja vundamendid" and "Teekonstruktsioonid"

2020: FOR*  TE  

2019: FOR*  TE  

2018: TE  

2017: TE  

2016: TE  

2015: TE  

* Optional subject