Basics of Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering (5cr)

Objective

Competence in structural engineering
Students have basic knowledge of the formation of the soil and bedrock, of the composition of the various types of soil and of their suitability as a foundation for construction. Students know the most important regulations and instruction on foundation construction. They have basic knowledge of foundations built on soil and rock and of the relevant work methods. Students know how to seek information independently to develop their quality management competence.

Competence in the construction process
Students understand the role of geotechnics and foundation engineering as part of a construction project, and take into consideration their effect on the total cost of the project.

Content

- Finnish soil and bedrock
- types of soil
- soil properties
- load-bearing capacity and stability of ground
- ground pressure
- laboratory work
- ground surveys
- rock and soil foundations
- piling
- drying and frost protection
- excavations
- filling and compacting
- ground reinforcement
- regulations and instructions

Qualifications

Statics for Construction Site Managers, Basics of Structural Design.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students know the basics of soil and bedrock formation and soil composition. They know how suitable different soils are for building foundations and understand how important this is in construction projects.
Students know the key regulations and guidelines governing foundation construction. They are familiar with the importance of foundation surveys in foundation construction and the related basics. They understand the importance of frost heave and drainage in the different stages of a construction project.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students understand soil bearing capacity, stability, and compressibility, as well as their significance in construction. They are able to take earth pressures and their requirements into account. Students are able to select a foundation method based on soil conditions and take their requirements into account. Students are able to read and take into account cable and pipe maps in the area.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the above, students have a good command of the subject matter and are able to apply what they have learned. They are also able to analyze connections between different issues. Students are able to conduct diverse analyses and draw conclusions based on the issues they have learned about.

Materials

- Jääskeläinen R. Geotekniikan perusteet
- Jääskeläinen: Pohjarakennuksen perusteet
- Rakennustietokortisto soveltuvin osin
- lecturer's own material