Czech

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Institute of Geotechnics (GTN)

Aim of subject:
• To gain a basic theoretical knowledge of the principle and methods of mathematical modeling,
• To gain an overview of basic constitutive models of geomaterials and their proper choice with respect to a soil type, construction to be analyzed and type of analysis,
• To understand a process of creating a mathematical model and limitations of mathematical modeling in geotechnical engineering,
• Learning to use the software Plaxis 2D (Brinkgreve et al., 2012) for the purpose of solving standard boundary value problems in plane strain conditions.

The outcome of the course is to provide basic knowledge of mathematical modeling in geotechnical engineering. Students get an overview of the frequently used soil constitutive models and learn about the construction of mathematical model both theoretically and practically. Students will learn to use the program Plaxis 2D for solutions of standard boundary value problems in geotechnical engineering.

Soil mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Underground structures, Elasticity and plasticity

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Practice takes the form of individual work on the PC. Student deals with the selected examples of geotechnical structures (a common theme). At the end of the semester the student demonstrates knowledge and skills on an individual example, that at the end of orally presented.
Generally - teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Requirements for credit:
- Participation in education,
- Solve the separate tasks (joint award)
- Solving a separate task completed his oral presentations.

Requirements for passing the exam - test the theoretical knowledge of the subject matter in the form of a written examination followed by an oral part.

1. Introduction, basic aspects and reasons of applying numerical methods in geotechnics, examples of practical applications.
2. Continuum mechanics – summarization, review of numerical methods.
3. Introduction to the finite element method.
4. Review of soil constitutive models. Linear, non-linear elasticity.
5. Introduction to the plastic behavior of geomaterials.
6. Ideally plastic constitutive models.
7. Elastic – plastic constitutive models with hardening.
8. Undrained versus drained analysis, consolidation analysis.
9. Theory and modeling of earth retaining structures I (gravity walls, cantilever embedded walls).
10. Theory and modeling of earth retaining structures II (propped, anchored walls, reinforced earth walls).
11. Theory and modeling of embankments and cuts.

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To obtain theoretical basics of the mathematical modelling of geotechnical problems.
To learn to utilise selected software for design of geotechnics structures.

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

Optionally, students can attend lectures, field trips and workshops that are offered to them during the semester.

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