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Geomechanics and Foundation Engineering

Course Code:
18GAZ
Academic Degree:
master
Study Programme:
Transportation Systems and Technology (N1041A040003)
semesterlanguage
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Form of Study:
full-time
Credits:
3
Number of Hours:
2 + 1 hours per week - in full-time study
Type of Course:
obligatory
Course Completion:
credit, exam
Supervisor:
doc. Ing. Jan MASOPUST, CSc.
Course Tutor:
 
roh  Lectures:
doc. Ing. Jan Masopust, CSc.
roh  Training Course:
Ing. Taťana Holoušová, CSc.
Supervising Department:
Department of Mechanics and Materials (16118)
Keywords:
Engineering geology, mechanics of soils, foundation engineering, underground engineering
Abstract:
Geology (basics of pertrographyand stratigraphy), mechanics of soils (classification of fundamental soils, mechanic properties of fundamental soils, permeability), planar foundations (footings, footers, plates, depth of founding), determination of planar foundations bearing and deformation, depth foundations – classification of depth foundations elements, examples of their use, piles (classification, technology od performing).
Objectives:
Introduction to geotechnics, learning basics of geology (engineering geology), mechanicd of soils, foundation engineering (planar foundations, depth foundations, building holes), and underground engineering