Retaining walls. Slope stability. Continuous and discontinuous numerical modeling methods. Sensors for geotechnical monitoring. Practice exercises in laboratory and computer classroom. NTC 2018.
Colombo P. & Colleselli F., Elementi di Geotecnica, Zanichelli, Bologna;
Lancellotta R., Geotecnica, Zanichelli, Bologna.
Learning Objectives
Being able to determine the geotechnical parameters useful for designing and making structural interventions on foundations, retaining walls, slopes, surface excavations. Being able to interpret the results of geotechnical in situ and laboratory tests. Being able to operate in a geotechnical laboratory and in the field. Knowing the main methods and software to analyse geotechnical problems concerning soil.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Physics, Mathematics and Applied Geology.
Teaching Methods
Class lessons with the support of blackboard and projector. Use of Moodle platform to share material with students. Seminars and lessons by experts on specific topics are possible.
Further information
Attending class is strongly recommended.
Type of Assessment
Report on the activities done during the course and oral exam: the student must answer questions relative to the subjects of the course. Critical and logical capacities of the student concerning the topics of the course will be evaluated.
Course program
Geotechnical problems relative to retaining walls. Slope stability: geotechnical analysis of the triggering conditions and runout. Principles of continuous and discontinuous numerical modeling methods for the analysis of the stress and deformational state of the soil. Sensors for geotechnical monitoring. Practice exercises in geotechnical laboratory and computer classroom. Technical regulations for constructions 2018 (NTC-2018).