Geotechnics and Soil ConstructionLaajuus (6 cr)
Code: INF21SU01
Credits
6 op
Objective
Structural engineering expertise
The student knows the basic knowledge of the formation of soil and bedrock as well as the different composition of soil and their suitability as a building foundation. The student knows the basic knowledge of rock and rock formation and masters their working methods. Students are able to independently acquire information that develops quality management skills.
The student is able to take civil engineering as a part of a construction project and to consider their impact on project costs.
Construction Process excellence
The student is able to take into account the construction of geotechnics as part of a building project and to know how they affect the cost of the project.
The student knows the basic regulations and instructions governing the construction. The student knows the basic knowledge of rock and rock foundation and piling and knows their working methods. Students are able to independently acquire information that develops quality management skills.
Content
- Finnish rock and soil
- Country classifications
- Land features
- Ground bearing capacity and stability
- Earth pressure
- Regulations and instructions
- Ground surveys
- Regulations and instructions
- Founding on rock and earth
- Pounding
- Drying and frost protection
- Trenches
- Filling and sealing
- Ground reinforcement
Qualifications
none
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows the basics of soil and bedrock formation and soil composition. The student knows the suitability of soil as a building block and understands its importance in a building project
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows the load-bearing capacity, stability and compressibility of the soil and understands their importance in construction. The student is able to take into account ground pressure and their requirements
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows well and is able to apply what he or she has learned. He / she is also able to analyze the connections between things. The student is able to make versatile analyzes and conclusions based on what he / she has learned.
Enrollment
15.06.2023 - 03.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 19.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Teachers
- Tom Lipkin
Teacher in charge
Tom Lipkin
Groups
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ÖH22BYS-INFRAFI-VÖppna YH, Infrarakentamisen täydennyskoulutus
Objective
Structural engineering expertise
The student knows the basic knowledge of the formation of soil and bedrock as well as the different composition of soil and their suitability as a building foundation. The student knows the basic knowledge of rock and rock formation and masters their working methods. Students are able to independently acquire information that develops quality management skills.
The student is able to take civil engineering as a part of a construction project and to consider their impact on project costs.
Construction Process excellence
The student is able to take into account the construction of geotechnics as part of a building project and to know how they affect the cost of the project.
The student knows the basic regulations and instructions governing the construction. The student knows the basic knowledge of rock and rock foundation and piling and knows their working methods. Students are able to independently acquire information that develops quality management skills.
Content
- Finnish rock and soil
- Country classifications
- Land features
- Ground bearing capacity and stability
- Earth pressure
- Regulations and instructions
- Ground surveys
- Regulations and instructions
- Founding on rock and earth
- Pounding
- Drying and frost protection
- Trenches
- Filling and sealing
- Ground reinforcement
Location and time
Vaasa
Autumn 2023
Teaching methods
Lectures
Guided tasks
Group work
Exam schedules
Autumn 2023
Completion alternatives
None
Student workload
Lectures 20 h
Supervised projects and tasks 100 h
Experiment 20
laboratory works 20 h
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows the basics of soil and bedrock formation and soil composition. The student knows the suitability of soil as a building block and understands its importance in a building project
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows the load-bearing capacity, stability and compressibility of the soil and understands their importance in construction. The student is able to take into account ground pressure and their requirements
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows well and is able to apply what he or she has learned. He / she is also able to analyze the connections between things. The student is able to make versatile analyzes and conclusions based on what he / she has learned.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student has satisfactory knowledge of geotechnincs and grouding
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student has good knowledge of geotechnincs and grouding
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has very good knowledge of geotechnincs and grouding
Qualifications
none