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Soil Mechanics, 6 credits
Geoteknik, 6 hp
TNBI71
Main field of study
Civil EngineeringCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Anders JägrydDirector of studies or equivalent
Dag HaugumEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 58 hRecommended self-study hours: 102 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6IBYG | Civil Engineering, B Sc in Engineering | 3 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 2 | Swedish | Norrköping, Norrköping | C |
Main field of study
Civil EngineeringCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Civil Engineering, B Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Building mechanics and strength of materials.Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to :
- Describe the significance of soil mechanics in construction.
- Describe the origin of soils.
- Describe the macro- and microstructure of soils.
- Describe methods used for foundation of buldings.
- Describe methods used for geotechnical field investigations.
- Describe methods used for determination of soil properties.
- Explain the significance of total and effective stresses in a ground.
- Calculate and evaluate the bearing capacity and the settlement of a foundation.
- Describe and apply a method to analyse the stability of slopes in soils.
- Describe and apply systems for classification of soils.
- Apply the results of a ground investigation to analyse the foundation of buildings.
Course content
The origin of soils. Definitions and determination of soil parameters and properties.Classification of soils. Methods for field investigation of the ground. Evaluation of a field investigation. Calculation of the bearing capacity of soils. Settlement of buildings and earthpressures against walls. Slope stability.
Teaching and working methods
Teaching is done in lectures and a groupwork. The groupwork consists of field investigation, laboratory works and calculations.
Examination
| UPG2 | Project assignment | 2 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
Supplementary courses: Road and Traffic Engineering, Water supply and Wastewater Technology, Concrete structures and Geo Construction
Department
Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskapDirector of Studies or equivalent
Dag HaugumExaminer
Anders JägrydCourse website and other links
http://www2.itn.liu.se/utbildning/kurs/index.html?coursecode=TNBI17Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 58 hRecommended self-study hours: 102 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Bengt Langesten, Geotekniska Grundbegrepp
Compendia
- Anders Jägryd, Kurskompendium i Geoteknik
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG2 | Project assignment | 2 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
Bengt Langesten, Geotekniska Grundbegrepp
Compendia
Anders Jägryd, Kurskompendium i Geoteknik
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
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| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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X
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X
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TEN1
UPG2
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
X
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X
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X
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TEN1
UPG2
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
X
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X
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TEN1
UPG2
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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X
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TEN1
UPG2
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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X
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TEN1
UPG2
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| 2.3 System thinking |
X
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X
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TEN1
UPG2
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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X
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X
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TEN1
UPG2
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
X
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X
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TEN1
UPG2
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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X
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X
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UPG2
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| 3.2 Communications |
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X
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X
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UPG2
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
X
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
X
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
X
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X
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UPG2
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| 4.4 Designing |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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