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Rock and Soil MechanicsLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: RAK2D3

Objective

Occupational and environmental safety in construction
Students are aware of the impact of site preparation (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying) on occupational and environmental safety.

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

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the important building properties of various types of soil and the impact the soil and the working conditions have on the earthwork. Students know the work stages and methods in earthwork. They know how to choose the necessary machinery and equipment. They know the concepts related to volume and mass coefficients in earthwork.

Content

- Construction properties of soil
- Appropriate machinery for earthwork
- Execution of the earthwork project.
- Important stages of earthwork (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying, piling, filling and compaction, plumbing, yard structures and preparing the area)
- Compatibility of the loading and transport machinery
- Concepts of volume and mass coefficients
- Effect of contaminated soil on construction

Qualifications

Basics of Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering (Construction Site Management)
Geotechnics. Foundation Engineering. (Construction Engineering)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basic things about geotechnics and foundation engineering. The student knows the work phases and work methods of earthwork.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Based on source material, the student is able to calculate the dimensions of a building and building lot and, based on that, to place the building in the lot. The student is able to apply mass coefficients and volume concepts based on given assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters well what they have learned and is able to apply it. The are also to analyze connections between different things. Teh student can make diversified analyses and draw conclusions based on what they have learned.

Materials

Building Information Index RATU (partly), lecturer's own material.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

07.01.2025 - 21.02.2025

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Arto Saariaho
  • Olli Isopahkala
Scheduling groups
  • RAK22SU (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • RAK22TU (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • RAK22SU
    Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • RAK22TU
    Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
Education groups
  • RAK22SU
  • RAK22TU

Objective

Occupational and environmental safety in construction
Students are aware of the impact of site preparation (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying) on occupational and environmental safety.

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

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the important building properties of various types of soil and the impact the soil and the working conditions have on the earthwork. Students know the work stages and methods in earthwork. They know how to choose the necessary machinery and equipment. They know the concepts related to volume and mass coefficients in earthwork.

Content

- Construction properties of soil
- Appropriate machinery for earthwork
- Execution of the earthwork project.
- Important stages of earthwork (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying, piling, filling and compaction, plumbing, yard structures and preparing the area)
- Compatibility of the loading and transport machinery
- Concepts of volume and mass coefficients
- Effect of contaminated soil on construction

Materials

Building Information Index RATU (partly), lecturer's own material.

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments.

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 106 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basic things about geotechnics and foundation engineering. The student knows the work phases and work methods of earthwork.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Based on source material, the student is able to calculate the dimensions of a building and building lot and, based on that, to place the building in the lot. The student is able to apply mass coefficients and volume concepts based on given assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters well what they have learned and is able to apply it. The are also to analyze connections between different things. Teh student can make diversified analyses and draw conclusions based on what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments and examination, the assessment scale is 1-5.

Qualifications

Basics of Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering (Construction Site Management)
Geotechnics. Foundation Engineering. (Construction Engineering)

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Arto Saariaho
  • Olli Isopahkala
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • RKM22
Education groups
  • Small group 1
  • Small group 2

Objective

Occupational and environmental safety in construction
Students are aware of the impact of site preparation (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying) on occupational and environmental safety.

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

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the important building properties of various types of soil and the impact the soil and the working conditions have on the earthwork. Students know the work stages and methods in earthwork. They know how to choose the necessary machinery and equipment. They know the concepts related to volume and mass coefficients in earthwork.

Content

- Construction properties of soil
- Appropriate machinery for earthwork
- Execution of the earthwork project.
- Important stages of earthwork (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying, piling, filling and compaction, plumbing, yard structures and preparing the area)
- Compatibility of the loading and transport machinery
- Concepts of volume and mass coefficients
- Effect of contaminated soil on construction

Materials

Building Information Index RATU (partly), lecturer's own material.

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, site visits.
Contact lessons.

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 106 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basic things about geotechnics and foundation engineering. The student knows the work phases and work methods of earthwork.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Based on source material, the student is able to calculate the dimensions of a building and building lot and, based on that, to place the building in the lot. The student is able to apply mass coefficients and volume concepts based on given assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters well what they have learned and is able to apply it. The are also to analyze connections between different things. Teh student can make diversified analyses and draw conclusions based on what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments and examination, the assessment scale is 1-5.

Qualifications

Basics of Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering (Construction Site Management)
Geotechnics. Foundation Engineering. (Construction Engineering)

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 21.02.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 12.05.2024

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Arto Saariaho
  • Olli Isopahkala
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • MRKM22
Education groups
  • Small group 1
  • Small group 2

Objective

Occupational and environmental safety in construction
Students are aware of the impact of site preparation (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying) on occupational and environmental safety.

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

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the important building properties of various types of soil and the impact the soil and the working conditions have on the earthwork. Students know the work stages and methods in earthwork. They know how to choose the necessary machinery and equipment. They know the concepts related to volume and mass coefficients in earthwork.

Content

- Construction properties of soil
- Appropriate machinery for earthwork
- Execution of the earthwork project.
- Important stages of earthwork (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying, piling, filling and compaction, plumbing, yard structures and preparing the area)
- Compatibility of the loading and transport machinery
- Concepts of volume and mass coefficients
- Effect of contaminated soil on construction

Materials

Building Information Index RATU (partly), lecturer's own material.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basic things about geotechnics and foundation engineering. The student knows the work phases and work methods of earthwork.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Based on source material, the student is able to calculate the dimensions of a building and building lot and, based on that, to place the building in the lot. The student is able to apply mass coefficients and volume concepts based on given assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters well what they have learned and is able to apply it. The are also to analyze connections between different things. Teh student can make diversified analyses and draw conclusions based on what they have learned.

Qualifications

Basics of Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering (Construction Site Management)
Geotechnics. Foundation Engineering. (Construction Engineering)

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Arto Saariaho
  • Olli Isopahkala
Student groups
  • RAK21TU
    Insinööri (AMK), Rakennustekniikka
  • RAK21SU
    Insinööri (AMK), Rakennustekniikka

Objective

Occupational and environmental safety in construction
Students are aware of the impact of site preparation (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying) on occupational and environmental safety.

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

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the important building properties of various types of soil and the impact the soil and the working conditions have on the earthwork. Students know the work stages and methods in earthwork. They know how to choose the necessary machinery and equipment. They know the concepts related to volume and mass coefficients in earthwork.

Content

- Construction properties of soil
- Appropriate machinery for earthwork
- Execution of the earthwork project.
- Important stages of earthwork (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying, piling, filling and compaction, plumbing, yard structures and preparing the area)
- Compatibility of the loading and transport machinery
- Concepts of volume and mass coefficients
- Effect of contaminated soil on construction

Materials

Building Information Index RATU (partly), lecturer's own material.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basic things about geotechnics and foundation engineering. The student knows the work phases and work methods of earthwork.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Based on source material, the student is able to calculate the dimensions of a building and building lot and, based on that, to place the building in the lot. The student is able to apply mass coefficients and volume concepts based on given assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters well what they have learned and is able to apply it. The are also to analyze connections between different things. Teh student can make diversified analyses and draw conclusions based on what they have learned.

Qualifications

Basics of Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering (Construction Site Management)
Geotechnics. Foundation Engineering. (Construction Engineering)

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 23.02.2024

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Arto Saariaho
  • Olli Isopahkala
Student groups
  • RAK20SU
  • RAK20TU

Objective

Occupational and environmental safety in construction
Students are aware of the impact of site preparation (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying) on occupational and environmental safety.

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

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the important building properties of various types of soil and the impact the soil and the working conditions have on the earthwork. Students know the work stages and methods in earthwork. They know how to choose the necessary machinery and equipment. They know the concepts related to volume and mass coefficients in earthwork.

Content

- Construction properties of soil
- Appropriate machinery for earthwork
- Execution of the earthwork project.
- Important stages of earthwork (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying, piling, filling and compaction, plumbing, yard structures and preparing the area)
- Compatibility of the loading and transport machinery
- Concepts of volume and mass coefficients
- Effect of contaminated soil on construction

Materials

Building Information Index RATU (partly), lecturer's own material.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basic things about geotechnics and foundation engineering. The student knows the work phases and work methods of earthwork.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Based on source material, the student is able to calculate the dimensions of a building and building lot and, based on that, to place the building in the lot. The student is able to apply mass coefficients and volume concepts based on given assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters well what they have learned and is able to apply it. The are also to analyze connections between different things. Teh student can make diversified analyses and draw conclusions based on what they have learned.

Qualifications

Basics of Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering (Construction Site Management)
Geotechnics. Foundation Engineering. (Construction Engineering)

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023

Timing

23.10.2023 - 25.02.2024

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Arto Saariaho
  • Olli Isopahkala
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • RKM21
Education groups
  • Small group 1
  • Small group 2

Objective

Occupational and environmental safety in construction
Students are aware of the impact of site preparation (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying) on occupational and environmental safety.

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

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the important building properties of various types of soil and the impact the soil and the working conditions have on the earthwork. Students know the work stages and methods in earthwork. They know how to choose the necessary machinery and equipment. They know the concepts related to volume and mass coefficients in earthwork.

Content

- Construction properties of soil
- Appropriate machinery for earthwork
- Execution of the earthwork project.
- Important stages of earthwork (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying, piling, filling and compaction, plumbing, yard structures and preparing the area)
- Compatibility of the loading and transport machinery
- Concepts of volume and mass coefficients
- Effect of contaminated soil on construction

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basic things about geotechnics and foundation engineering. The student knows the work phases and work methods of earthwork.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Based on source material, the student is able to calculate the dimensions of a building and building lot and, based on that, to place the building in the lot. The student is able to apply mass coefficients and volume concepts based on given assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters well what they have learned and is able to apply it. The are also to analyze connections between different things. Teh student can make diversified analyses and draw conclusions based on what they have learned.

Qualifications

Basics of Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering (Construction Site Management)
Geotechnics. Foundation Engineering. (Construction Engineering)

Enrollment

14.11.2022 - 22.02.2023

Timing

27.03.2023 - 14.05.2023

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Arto Saariaho
  • Olli Isopahkala
  • Veli Autio
Student groups
  • MRAK20SU
    Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
  • MRAK20TU
    Degree Programme in Construction Engineering

Objective

Occupational and environmental safety in construction
Students are aware of the impact of site preparation (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying) on occupational and environmental safety.

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

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the important building properties of various types of soil and the impact the soil and the working conditions have on the earthwork. Students know the work stages and methods in earthwork. They know how to choose the necessary machinery and equipment. They know the concepts related to volume and mass coefficients in earthwork.

Content

- Construction properties of soil
- Appropriate machinery for earthwork
- Execution of the earthwork project.
- Important stages of earthwork (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying, piling, filling and compaction, plumbing, yard structures and preparing the area)
- Compatibility of the loading and transport machinery
- Concepts of volume and mass coefficients
- Effect of contaminated soil on construction

Materials

Building Information Index (assigned parts) Suomen rakentamismääräyskokoelma.
Other material as indicated by the lecturer.

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, site visits

Employer connections

Assignments on the construction site and site visits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basic things about geotechnics and foundation engineering. The student knows the work phases and work methods of earthwork.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Based on source material, the student is able to calculate the dimensions of a building and building lot and, based on that, to place the building in the lot. The student is able to apply mass coefficients and volume concepts based on given assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters well what they have learned and is able to apply it. The are also to analyze connections between different things. Teh student can make diversified analyses and draw conclusions based on what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment scale 1-5 for the examination: students must have 33% correct to pass and pass/fail for the assignment.

Qualifications

Basics of Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering (Construction Site Management)
Geotechnics. Foundation Engineering. (Construction Engineering)

Enrollment

07.02.2022 - 20.03.2022

Timing

07.03.2022 - 08.05.2022

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Arto Saariaho
  • Olli Isopahkala
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • RKM20
Education groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2

Objective

Occupational and environmental safety in construction
Students are aware of the impact of site preparation (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying) on occupational and environmental safety.

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

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the important building properties of various types of soil and the impact the soil and the working conditions have on the earthwork. Students know the work stages and methods in earthwork. They know how to choose the necessary machinery and equipment. They know the concepts related to volume and mass coefficients in earthwork.

Content

- Construction properties of soil
- Appropriate machinery for earthwork
- Execution of the earthwork project.
- Important stages of earthwork (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying, piling, filling and compaction, plumbing, yard structures and preparing the area)
- Compatibility of the loading and transport machinery
- Concepts of volume and mass coefficients
- Effect of contaminated soil on construction

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basic things about geotechnics and foundation engineering. The student knows the work phases and work methods of earthwork.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Based on source material, the student is able to calculate the dimensions of a building and building lot and, based on that, to place the building in the lot. The student is able to apply mass coefficients and volume concepts based on given assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters well what they have learned and is able to apply it. The are also to analyze connections between different things. Teh student can make diversified analyses and draw conclusions based on what they have learned.

Qualifications

Basics of Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering (Construction Site Management)
Geotechnics. Foundation Engineering. (Construction Engineering)

Enrollment

03.12.2021 - 23.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 27.02.2022

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Arto Saariaho
  • Olli Isopahkala
Scheduling groups
  • RAK19SU (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • RAK19TU (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • RAK19TU
  • RAK19SU
Education groups
  • RAK19SU
  • RAK19TU

Objective

Occupational and environmental safety in construction
Students are aware of the impact of site preparation (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying) on occupational and environmental safety.

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

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the important building properties of various types of soil and the impact the soil and the working conditions have on the earthwork. Students know the work stages and methods in earthwork. They know how to choose the necessary machinery and equipment. They know the concepts related to volume and mass coefficients in earthwork.

Content

- Construction properties of soil
- Appropriate machinery for earthwork
- Execution of the earthwork project.
- Important stages of earthwork (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying, piling, filling and compaction, plumbing, yard structures and preparing the area)
- Compatibility of the loading and transport machinery
- Concepts of volume and mass coefficients
- Effect of contaminated soil on construction

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basic things about geotechnics and foundation engineering. The student knows the work phases and work methods of earthwork.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Based on source material, the student is able to calculate the dimensions of a building and building lot and, based on that, to place the building in the lot. The student is able to apply mass coefficients and volume concepts based on given assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters well what they have learned and is able to apply it. The are also to analyze connections between different things. Teh student can make diversified analyses and draw conclusions based on what they have learned.

Qualifications

Basics of Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering (Construction Site Management)
Geotechnics. Foundation Engineering. (Construction Engineering)

Timing

01.01.2022 - 05.06.2022

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Student groups
  • MRKM20

Objective

Occupational and environmental safety in construction
Students are aware of the impact of site preparation (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying) on occupational and environmental safety.

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

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the important building properties of various types of soil and the impact the soil and the working conditions have on the earthwork. Students know the work stages and methods in earthwork. They know how to choose the necessary machinery and equipment. They know the concepts related to volume and mass coefficients in earthwork.

Content

- Construction properties of soil
- Appropriate machinery for earthwork
- Execution of the earthwork project.
- Important stages of earthwork (e.g. clearing, excavation, quarrying, piling, filling and compaction, plumbing, yard structures and preparing the area)
- Compatibility of the loading and transport machinery
- Concepts of volume and mass coefficients
- Effect of contaminated soil on construction

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basic things about geotechnics and foundation engineering. The student knows the work phases and work methods of earthwork.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Based on source material, the student is able to calculate the dimensions of a building and building lot and, based on that, to place the building in the lot. The student is able to apply mass coefficients and volume concepts based on given assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters well what they have learned and is able to apply it. The are also to analyze connections between different things. Teh student can make diversified analyses and draw conclusions based on what they have learned.

Qualifications

Basics of Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering (Construction Site Management)
Geotechnics. Foundation Engineering. (Construction Engineering)