Study Guide

Objective

The student will be able to:
- define and describe alternative foundation and soil reinforcement methods
- perform geotechnical calculations of, for example, soil bearing capacity, settlement and soil pressure
- describe how the subsoil behaves during foundation/loading
- identify environmental aspects and consequences of soil and foundation work, and how to prevent them through correct and environmentally sound planning

Content

- Installations, deformation and strength for soil and bedrock
- Geoalkyl for house and infrastructure constructions
- Basic and soil reinforcement as well as underground construction
- Environmental geotechnical constructions

Qualifications

The educational modules Introduction to Building Techniques and Residential and Public Buildings, or similar knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level