Learning objectives
The objective of the course is to provide the basic knowledge of soil mechanics and hydraulics, describing the soil hydro-mechanical behaviour and illustrating the most common characterization tests. <br />
Some problems related to the study and safeguard of the environment are then discussed with primary emphasis on their geotechnical aspects. In particular are examined applications such as: slope stability analysis methodologies, retaining structures design criteria and foundation engineering problems. <br />
The course will include application examples and exercises on the application of the theory. <br />
Prerequisites
Construction Science and Hydraulics.
Course unit content
<p> General characterization and soil classification; <br />
Pore pressure, Effective stresses theory and state of stress in soils; <br />
Groundwater and pore pressure; <br />
Consolidation processes; <br />
Oedometric behaviour of soils; <br />
Shear behaviour of clays and sands; <br />
Deformability of soils; <br />
On site investigation and testing for mechanical and hydraulic characterization of soils; <br />
Slope stability analysis, retaining structures and foundation design theory. <br />
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Full programme
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Bibliography
LANCELLOTTA R.: “Geotecnica”, Zanichelli, III Ed,, 2003, pp. 1-481.<br />
Il docente fornisce materiale didattico all’inizio del corso
Teaching methods
Written and oral examination.
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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