Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering
| Title | ΑΡΙΘΜΗΤΙΚΕΣ ΜΕΘΟΔΟΙ ΣΤΗ ΓΕΩΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ ΜΗΧΑΝΙΚΗ / Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering |
| Code | ΤΓ3800 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600014859 |
Programme of Study: PPS TMĪMATOS POLITIKŌN MĪCΗANIKŌN (2018-2019)
Registered students: 50
| 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 | 2019 – 2020 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600151711
|
| Section | Instructors |
|---|---|
| 1. ΤΓ3800 |
Class Schedule
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο - πτέρυγα Β (Πολιτικών Μηχ.) |
| Floor | Υπόγειο 1 |
| Hall | Αίθουσα ΤΓΜ (εργ. χώρου Β) (351) |
| Calendar | Παρασκευή 09:00 έως 12:00 |
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600151711
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Work autonomously
- Design and manage projects
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
• Introduction to Numerical methods in Geotechnical Engineering
• Introduction in the Finite Element Method
• Plane strain finite elements
• Bar, beam and interface elements
• Isoparametric elements
• Boundary conditions, solution, post-processing
• Applications in Geotechnical Engineering, soil modelling, structures and loads
• Discretization errors
• Linear and nonlinear soil constitutive laws
• Elasto-plastic constitutive soil models
• Critical State Theory and modified Cam Clay model
• Non-linear finite element analysis
• Numerical analysis of geotechnical structures (shallow and deep foundations, excavations, embankments, retaining walls, underground structures).
Keywords
Numerical methods, Geotechnical Engineering, Finite Elements, Soil constitutive laws
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 Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 55 | 2.0 | |||
| Laboratory Work | 10 | 0.4 | |||
| Interactive Teaching in Information Center | 45 | 1.6 | |||
| Project | 30 | 1.1 | |||
| Total | 140 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Summative)
Last Update
10-10-2018
