Geotechnics and foundation engineering (4cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

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, of piling 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 construction 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
? Ground surveys
? Regulations and instructions
? Rock and soil foundations
? Piling
? Drying and frost protection
? Excavations
? Filling and compacting
? Ground reinforcement

Materials

Jääskeläinen R. Geotekniikan perusteet
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/search?sk=fi_ENsearchArg=geotekniikan+perusteet&searchCode=TALL&limitTo=none&recCount=25&searchType=1&page.search.search.button=Hae

Jääskeläinen: Pohjarakennuksen perusteet.
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=87686

Building Information Foundation index (partly): lecturer? own material.

Teaching methods

Lectures, laboratory work, assignments and ekskursiot

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 107 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 Student knows the basics of the course.
3 Student knows the contents of the course well.
5 Student knows the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.

Qualifications

Basics of structural design.