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Soil mechanics B05343
Soil science elements. Soil proporties. The study of physical and mechanical characteristics of soil. In situ tests. The mechanisms of soil failure. Hypotheses of strength. The flow of water in the soil. Filtration. Consolidation. Freeze elevation and breakthroughs. Slope Stability. Soil compaction. The stresses in the subsoil and the settlement of the building. Soil pressure and passive pressure.
(in Polish) E-learning
(in Polish) Rodzaj przedmiotu
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(in Polish) Założenia (prorekwizyty)
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Learning outcomes
Student identifies physical and mechanical parameters of soil.
Student describes water flow in soil and phenomena connected with it.
Student estimates settlement of the building, stability of slopes and embankments.
Students examines certain physical and mechanical parameters of soil.
Student defines usability of soil as building material for embankments.
Student uses Internet and other databases
Student is able to work in a team.
Assessment criteria
lecture – written exam,
laboratory classes – execution of lab tests, evaluation reports, evaluation of homework, two written tests.
Bibliography
Basic references:
1. PN-EN 1997-2:2004 Eurokod 7.
2. Lancellotta R.: Geotechnical engineering. Rotterdam ; Brookfield: Balkema A.A., 1995.
3. Aysen A.: Soil Mechanics. Basic Concepts and Engineering Applications. Taylor & Francis, 2005.
4. Wiłun Z.: Zarys geotechniki. Wyd. WKŁ. Warszawa, 2005.
Supplementary references:
5. Wood D.M.: Soil Behavour and Critical State Soil Mechanics. Cambridge University Press. London, 1999.
6. Smith I.: Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics. Blackwell Publising, 2006.