Course detail

Selected Articles of Geomechanics

FAST-CF55Acad. year: 2014/2015

The students obtain theoretical and practical knowledge about geotechnical structures at this course. The emphasis will be place on mechanical behaviour and mathematical modelling.
Theory is focused to extension and recap knowledge about mechanical behaviour of rock (soil) and soil-structure interaction (foundations, underground structures and deep excavation). Other topic is stress – strain analysis of reinforced soil structures.
Generally, numerical modelling will be focused to make of numerical models (e.g. choice of constitutive models; modelling of structure elements – nails, geogrids, anchors, lining etc.).
The discussion with geotechnical experts and excursions will be included during the course, too.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Jiří Boštík, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Geotechnics (GTN)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will be able to understand the techniques used for modelling the mechanical behaviour of specific geotechnical structures. Students will expand and strengthen existing knowledge and skills in the field of mechanical behaviour of rock masses in interaction with foundations, underground structures and deep excavation. Students will be able to perform numerical analysis of reinforced earth structures. Students will be able to choose a suitable constitutive model for the analysis of geotechnical structures. Students will be able to choose a concise way of modelling the structural elements of geotechnical structures.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of types of foundation soils, properties of soils, limit states theory, basic principles of structural mechanics, theory of strength and elasticity, structure design, basic knowledge of the foundation structures proposal rock mechanics and design of underground structures.

Co-requisites

methods of physical-mechanical soil properties evaluation

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations. The course consists of lectures and exercises. The lectures cover the theoretical part pertaining to the discussed topics. The application of knowledge gained in lectures is explained during the exercises. For a selected topic, either an expert lecture or an excursion will be a part of the course. The teachers also give tutorials on the subject matters according to their sc

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The condition for granting credit is an active participation in exercises and delivery of elaborated assignments. The exam consists of a written and oral part.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction, classification of soils, properties of soils.
2. Capacity and settlement of shallow foundations.
3. Reinforced soil structure - basic knowledge about mechanical behaviour.
4. Experiences of design reinforced soil structures.
5. Stress state and deformation analysis of deep excavation.
6. Deep excavation behaviour during technological process of excavation.
7. Mechanics of underground structures.
8. Response of rock surroundings due to tunnelling, surface settlement due to excavation.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To teach the students the basic orientation in stress-strain theories, rheological models, limit states of structures, stress paths theory, interaction soils and rocks with structures.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

ATKINSON, J.: The mechanics of soils and foundation. Taylor and Francis, 2007. (EN)
FEDA,J.: Základy mechaniky partikulárních látek. Academia Praha, 1977. (CS)
HULLA, J., TURČEK, P., BALIAK, F., KLEPSATEL, F.: Predpoklady a skutočnosť v geotechnickom inžinierstve.. Jaga group, 2002. (CS)
ROZSYPAL, A.: Kontrolní sledování a rizika v geotechnice. Jaga group, 2001. (CS)

Recommended reading

AZIZI, F.: Engineering design in geotechnics. University of Plymouth, 2007. (EN)
AZIZI, F.: Physical behaviour in geotechnics. University of Plymouth, 2007. (EN)
OU CHANG-YU: Deep excavation – Theory and practise. Taylor and Francis/Balkema, 2006. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-K-C-SI Master's

    branch K , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch K , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme N-P-E-SI Master's

    branch K , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jiří Boštík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction, classification of soils, properties of soils.
2. Capacity and settlement of shallow foundations.
3. Reinforced soil structure - basic knowledge about mechanical behaviour.
4. Experiences of design reinforced soil structures.
5. Stress state and deformation analysis of deep excavation.
6. Deep excavation behaviour during technological process of excavation.
7. Mechanics of underground structures.
8. Response of rock surroundings due to tunnelling, surface settlement due to excavation.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jiří Boštík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Classification of soils, properties of soils.
2. Capacity and settlement of shallow foundations.
3. Reinforced soil structure - basic knowledge about mechanical behaviour.
4. Experiences of design reinforced soil structures.
5. Stress state and deformation analysis of deep excavation.
6. Deep excavation behaviour during technological process of excavation.
7. Mechanics of underground structures.
8. Response of rock surroundings due to tunnelling, surface settlement due to excavation.