Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering (5cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

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.

Competence in structural engineering
Students will acquire basic knowledge of soil and bedrock formation, as well as the different compositions of soil materials and their suitability for use as building foundations. Students will acquire basic knowledge of soil pressure, frost heave, and drainage, master the relevant working methods, and understand the importance of ground investigation for construction projects. Students will learn the key regulations and guidelines governing foundation construction. Students have a basic understanding of soil and rock foundations and piling, and are proficient in the working methods involved. Students are able to independently acquire information that develops their quality management skills.

Content

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

Materials

Jääskeläinen R. Geotekniikan perusteet
Jääskeläinen R. Pohjarakennuksen perusteet.
Building Information Foundation index (partly), lecturer's own material.

Teaching methods

Lectures, laboratory work, assignments and excursion.

Student workload

Total work load of the course:134 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students know the basics about the formation of the soil and bedrock as well as the composition of soil. They know the applicability of different types of soil as a constuction ground and understand its importance in a construction project.

Students know the key regulations and instructions regulating foundation engineering. They know the importance of ground surveys in foundation engineering and the related basic things. They know the importance of frost protection and drying at the different stages of a construction project.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students know the bearing strength, stability and contraction of soil and understand its importance in construction. They are able to pay attention to soil pressure and its requirements.

Students are able to choose the mode of foundation according to the conditions and to take their requirements into account. They can read and pay attention to the cabling and pipe maps of the area.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students master well what they have learned and are able to apply it. They can also analyze the connections between different things. They are able to make diversified analyses and draw conclusions based on what they have learned.

Qualifications

Structural Mechanics, Framework Systems and Basics of Structural Design.