•   Geotechnics and Soil Construction INF21PL01-3002 09.01.2023-30.04.2023  6 credits  (ÖH22BYS-INFRA-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The students are able, after completing the course
    - Understand the geotechnical properties of different soils
    - Master standards and quality control for basic constructions
    - Be able to perform settlement calculations
    - Be able to choose the right foundation method and understand results from soil exploration
    - According to the Eurocode be able to perform simple basic design calculations
    Prerequisites
    none
    Content of the study unit
    - Geotechnical properties and origin of soil types.
    - The importance of geotechnics for construction activities
    - Risks, quality control and standards
    - Central geotechnical survey methods, result descriptions and interpretation of results.
    - Choice of foundation method and suitable underground.
    - Simple earth pressure, stability, settlement and base pressure calculations.
    - Pile plates and piling design
    - Soil stabilization, vertical drainage, compensation basis and others
    special foundation methods
    - Retaining walls and ground beams
    - Introduction to the Eurocode (EN 1997)
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    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 a excellent level.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Tom Lipkin

    Learning material

    Given during course

    Learning methods

    lectures
    Exercises
    Lobaratory works

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

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

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

    Enrollment date range

    01.12.2022 - 09.01.2023

    Group(s)
    • ÖH22BYS-INFRA-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Tom Lipkin

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    None

    Practical training and working life co-operation

    Possibly excursion

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    April, May 2023

    Timing and attendance

    Spring, Vaasa 2023

    Content scheduling

    Soil mechanics
    Laboratory works
    Geotechnical calculations

    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    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 a excellent level.