•   Ground Structures BYV22GR02-3002 17.02.2025-04.05.2025  3 credits  (BYS23D-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student has:
    - Basic knowledge of various grounding methods including piling
    - Knowledge of compiling simple basic plans
    - Knowledge of norms and calculation bases, in particular the euro code EN 1997
    - Know the principles and concepts in blasting technology
    Prerequisites
    Geotechnics
    Content of the study unit
    Foundation methods
    The need for soil reinforcement
    Design of basic structures
    Concept in blast engineering
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    Lack basics skills in grounding calculations and works
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    Understands the factors that influence the choice of grounding method for building and infra-constructions and know the industry's norms and legislation.
    Can state simple basic tasks for bearing, moisture and tar.
    Understands the principles of how pile groundings are planned and executed and can make simple pile plates.
    Understands worker safety during excavation and foundation work and can plan simple earthworks.
    Understands the need for soil reinforcement and knows the usual soil reinforcement methods.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    Masters common grounding methods for building and infra-construction, as well as mastering industry standards and legislation.
    Can state basic information based on the Euro Code (EN 1997).
    Can plan pile bases, pile work and master quality control.
    Is familiar with worker safety during excavation and foundation work and can plan earthworks for different types of foundation work.
    Understands the need for soil reinforcement and can design simple soil reinforcements.
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    Is familiar with standard foundational designs and can judge which methods are the most technically and economically appropriate. Master the industry's standards and legislation.
    Can establish a basic plan for structures with foundations, slabs and support structures in accordance with the Eurocode (EN 1997)
    Can plan piling grounds according to the Eurocode (EN 1997) based on soil probes and know the quality control according to the Eurocode.
    Is familiar with the safety of workers in groundwork and can plan earthworks for various types of blasting and foundation work.
    Is familiar with different soil reinforcement methods and can apply soil reinforcement to both new and old designs.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Leif Östman

    Learning material

    Raimo Jääskeläinen

    Pohjarakennuksen perusteet

    Learning methods

    lectures
    calculations
    Exercises

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    exam
    tasks

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    17.02.2025 - 04.05.2025

    Enrollment date range

    01.12.2024 - 16.02.2025

    Group(s)
    • BYS23D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Tom Lipkin

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering

    Campus

    Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    None

    Practical training and working life co-operation

    Excursion

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Exam in April, retake in April and May

    Timing and attendance

    vaasa, spring 2024

    Student's schedule and workload

    Lectures 30 h
    Exams 5 h
    Project and calculations 45 h

    Content scheduling

    Foundation methods
    The need for soil reinforcement
    Design of basic structures
    Concept in blast engineering

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Lack basics skills in grounding calculations and works

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    Understands the factors that influence the choice of grounding method for building and infra-constructions and know the industry's norms and legislation.
    Can state simple basic tasks for bearing, moisture and tar.
    Understands the principles of how pile groundings are planned and executed and can make simple pile plates.
    Understands worker safety during excavation and foundation work and can plan simple earthworks.
    Understands the need for soil reinforcement and knows the usual soil reinforcement methods.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    Masters common grounding methods for building and infra-construction, as well as mastering industry standards and legislation.
    Can state basic information based on the Euro Code (EN 1997).
    Can plan pile bases, pile work and master quality control.
    Is familiar with worker safety during excavation and foundation work and can plan earthworks for different types of foundation work.
    Understands the need for soil reinforcement and can design simple soil reinforcements

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    Is familiar with standard foundational designs and can judge which methods are the most technically and economically appropriate. Master the industry's standards and legislation.
    Can establish a basic plan for structures with foundations, slabs and support structures in accordance with the Eurocode (EN 1997)
    Can plan piling grounds according to the Eurocode (EN 1997) based on soil probes and know the quality control according to the Eurocode.
    Is familiar with the safety of workers in groundwork and can plan earthworks for various types of blasting and foundation work.
    Is familiar with different soil reinforcement methods and can apply soil reinforcement to both new and old designs.