Geotechnical Engineering Seminar

Code:

EC5175

Acronym:

SG

Instance: 2006/2007 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Geotechnics Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LEC	7	Plano de estudos de transição para 2006/07	5	7	7	-
MIEC	10	Plano de estudos de transição para 2006/07	5	-	7	-

Teaching language

English

Objectives

Introduction to the finite element method and its application to the resolution of geotechnical problems of stress-strain and groundwater seepage.

Program

Brief revision of the displacement method and introduction to its programming, with special relevance being given to the economy and efficiency of the equation solution, as well as to the consideration of the foundation deformability in the soil-structure interaction process. Applications.
Solution of plane elastic problems by the finite element method. Introduction to the theory. Presentation of one f.e. program for analysis and modules for pre and post-processing. Applications.
Solution of groundwater seepage problems by the finite element method. Introduction to the theory. Presentation of one f.e. program. Applications.
Presentation of the f.e. programs SIGMA/W and SEEP/W. Applications.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures for the introduction of concepts, methods, algorithms and programs. Practical sessions for the resolution of the proposed assignments.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Eligibility for exams

In accordance with the General Assessment Rules.

Calculation formula of final grade

Continuous assessment of performance (with weight 1/4) plus grading of assignment reports (with weight 3/4).

Examinations or Special Assignments

Assignments involving the numerical modelling of portal frames on deformable foundation soil, the finite element solution of stress-strain problems and the finite element solution of groundwater seepage problems.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

In accordance with the General Assessment Rules.

Classification improvement

In accordance with the General Assessment Rules.

Observations

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Estimated working time out of classes: 9 hours