5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL + 7,0 O , Cód. 908917.
Lecturer
- Ana Paula Gerardo Machado (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Knowledge of Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Applied Geology
Objectives
Acquisition and application of knowledge in the following areas:
-Constitution and properties of soils;
-Standardisation and laboratory testing;
-Field compaction and control;
-Calculation of stresses;
-Seepage;
-Instability phenomena resulting from groundwater flow.
Program
Introduction to Soil Mechanics: origin and types of soil deposit,
properties of engineering soils, classification. Standards for testing
and interpretation methods. Soil compaction: standards; effects on
soil properties; field compaction and control. Stress and deformation in soil mass: stress due to self-weight; stress due to applied loads; settlements based on elastic theory. Seepage.
Evaluation Methodology
Assessment is based on written tests, with theoretical and practical components (85%) and a laboratory assignment(mandatory) (15%)
Pass requirement: A minimum of 40% in each component and a minimum global mark of 9.5 is required to pass.
Bibliography
- Correia, A. (1987). Ensaios para Controlo de Terraplenagens. Lisboa: LNEC
- Fernandes, M. (2009). Mecânica dos Solos. (Vol. I ). Porto: FEUP
- LNEC, L. (1967). Normas Portuguesas para a Realização de Ensaios. Lisboa: LNEC
- Reid, D. e Berry, P. (1993). An Introduction to Soil Mechanics. (pp. 1-317). UK: McGraw-Hill
Teaching Method
Theoretical and interactive classes. Examples of practical
construction works with exercise solving. Laboratory testing.
Software used in class
