Course detail

Ground constructions

ÚSI-2BDZKAcad. year: 2015/2016

The course aim is to familiarize students with theoretical and technological aspects of the possible appearance of technical risks of foundation and ground structures. Particular attention is paid to technical problems of risks of the underlying ground structures and their evaluation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Kamila Weiglová, CSc.

Department

Institute of Forensic Engineering (ÚSI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will gain specialized and professional knowledge and skills for the optimal design of foundation and ground structure.

Prerequisites

Not requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching is carried out through lectures and seminars. Lectures consist of interpretations of basic principles, methodology of given discipline, problems and their exemplary solutions. Seminars particularly support practical mastery of subject matter presented in lectures or assigned for individual study with the active participation of students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Prerequisite for credit will be given examples of the development. The test will consist of written and oral parts.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction (what is geotechnical risk)
2. Risks and uncertainties of geotechnical exploration, soil variability
3. Design procedures for ground and foundation constructions according to the EC7 and current Czech standards
4. Design procedures for ground and foundation construction observational method
5. Ultimate limit state of serviceability of geotechnical structures
6. Ultimate limit state of bearing capacity of geotechnical structures
7. Improvement of soil properties
8. Reinforced ground structures
9. Check of monitoring geotechnical structures, risk identification, non-technical risks
10. Risk analysis in the design and implementation of foundation structures
11. Risk analysis in the design and implementation of ground structures
12. Risk analysis in the design and implementation of underground structures
13. Risk control and evaluation

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Study aim of this course is to acquire knowledge and skills in the analysis and control of risks in the design of foundation structures or ground structures.

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

Not applicable.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BAECHER, G.B., CHRISTIAN, J.T.: Reliability and Statics in Geotechnical Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2003, ISBN 0-471-49833-5
GLADE, T., ANDERSON, M., CROZIER, M.J.: Landslide Hazard and Risk, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2005, ISBN 0-471-48663-9
ROZSYPAL, A.: Kontrolní sledování a rizika v geotechnice, Jaga group, 2001, ISBN 80-88905-44-3

Recommended reading

ATKINSON, J.: An Introduction to the Mechanics of Soils and Foundations, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1993, ISBN 0-07-707713-X
MASOPUST,J.,GLISNÍKOVA,V.:Zakládání staveb,2007,Studijní opory ,ISBN 978-80-7204-538-9
MIČA, L.: Učební elektronické texty – Zemní konstrukce, FRVŠ – p.č.1715/2004, 2004,

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MRzI Master's

    branch RSK , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Lumír Miča, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Úvod (co je geotechnické riziko)
2. Rizika a nejistoty geotechnického průzkumu, variabilita zemin
3. Návrhové postupy zemních a základových konstrukcí dle EC7 a platných českých norem
4. Návrhové postupy zemních a základových konstrukcí observační metodou
5. Mezní stav únosnosti geotechnických konstrukcí
6. Mezní stav použitelnosti geotechnických konstrukcí
7. Zlepšování vlastností zemin
8. Armované zemní konstrukce
9. Kontrola sledování geotechnických konstrukcí, identifikace rizik, netechnická rizika
10. Analýza rizik při návrhu a provádění základových konstrukcí
11. Analýza rizik při návrhu a provádění zemních konstrukcí
12. Analýza rizik při návrhu a provádění podzemních staveb
13. Kontrola rizik a jejich hodnocení

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Lumír Miča, Ph.D.

Syllabus

viz přednášky