6 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL + 15,0 OT , 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:
-Soil composition and properties;
-Standardisation and laboratory testing;
-Field compaction and control;
-Stress calculation;
-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
- Berry, P. e Reid, D. (1993). An Introduction to Soil Mechanics. (pp. 1-317). UK: McGraw-Hill
- 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
Teaching Method
Theoretical and interactive classes. Examples of practical
construction works and exercise solving. Laboratory testing.
Software used in class
