Deep Excavations and Earth Retaining Structures
| Title | ΕΚΣΚΑΦΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΤΙΣΤΗΡΙΞΕΙΣ / Deep Excavations and Earth Retaining Structures |
| Code | ΤΓ1700 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000137 |
Programme of Study: PPS TPM - EISAKTEOI APO 2022 KAI EXĪS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "EPISTĪMĪS KAI TECΗNOLOGIAS TŌN KATASKEUŌN" | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| "YDRAULIKĪS KAI TECΗNIKĪS PERIVALLONTOS" | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| "GEŌTECΗNIKĪS MĪCΗANIKĪS" | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| "METAFORŌN KAI DIACΗEIRISĪS ERGŌN" | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 5 |
Programme of Study: PPS TPM (EISACΗTHENTES EŌS KAI 2021)
Registered students: 10
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Structural Engineering | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Division of Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Division of Geotechnical Engineering | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Division of Transport and Project Management | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2015 – 2016 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600010747
|
| Section | Instructors |
|---|---|
| 1. ΤΓ1700 | Christos Anagnostopoulos, Theodoros Chatzigogos, Kyriazis Pitilakis |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600010747
- At the Website of the School: http://www.civil.auth.gr/content/view/215/102/lang,el/
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Sound knowledge of Geotechnical Engineering
Knowledge of Reinforced Concrete Design
Knowledge of Steel Structures
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course the students will have the skills :
1. to design works of deep retaining structures of various types and to supervise their construction
2. to design works of soil improvement using inclusions and to supervise their construction
3. to design walls made of reinforced earth and to supervise their construction
4. to use advanced software for solving relevant problems
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
- Design and manage projects
Course Content (Syllabus)
Deep Retaining Structures
Diaphragm walls
Ground Anchors
Soil improvement with inclusions
Reinforced Earth Walls (MSE walls) using geotextiles, geogrids and metal strips
Keywords
Deep retaining structures, ground anchors, diaphragm walls, reinforced earth, MSE walls
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | ✓ | ||||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | ✓ | ||||
| Project | ✓ | ||||
| Written assigments | ✓ | ||||
| Exams | |||||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Description
Oral exam on course material and oral examination with the delivery of the course thesis (project). The course thesis is required (project).
Student Assessment methods
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
30-10-2015
