Numerical applications in geotechnics

Preface

Identifier: BV120007

Curriculum/ Assignment: Elective 2. Semester

ECTS-Credits: 3,0

Cycle: Summer semester

Language: German

Contact

Dipl.-Ing Gerhard Bräu

 

Course content

DC-Böschung: Dam on low load-bearing ground

  • Stability calculation of unreinforced and reinforced systems
  • lamella method

DC-Geotex: steep slopes

  • Stability calculation of unreinforced and reinforced system
  • lamella method

DC Baugrube: building pit wall

  • excavation conditions
  • anchorage

DC Absenkung: water drainage

  • design
  • proof
  • optimization

FEM-calculation with PLAXIS

  • introduction to FEM calculations
  • slope (stability, phi/c-reduction)
  • Dam on low load-bearing subsoil (loading conditions, deformations, consolidation)
  • Excavation pit (excavation conditions, deformations, anchor forces)
  • Excavation pit (influence on neighbouring buildings, circulation)

 

Study documents

All study documents can be found on MOODLE.

 

Exam

At the end of the lecture period, an examination is offered using a computer. The examination time is 60 minutes.

The course contents dealt with in the previous (current) semester are always relevant for the examination.

Registration for the examination must be made in time at tumonline. The examination office is responsible for the registration for the exam.