Geotechnical Design Assisted by Testing II

Code:

MMSEG1300

Acronym:

PAEII

Instance: 2004/2005 - 3T

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Civil and Georesources Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MMSEG	6	Oficial 2000	1	1	4	-
PMSEG	12	Oficial2004	1	1	4	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Program

Project of a bridge across a valley with a thick alluvial deposit and project of a surface tunnel in weak rock and soil (real cases). Structural behaviour and design strategy. Geotechnical ground characterization: objectives, phases, operations and cost. In-situ and laboratory tests. Reference to Eurocode 7 – Parts 2 and 3. Analysis and processing of the results. Design parameters. Monitoring plan.