Laboratory and Field Tests in Soil Mechanics
| Title | ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΑΚΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΠΙΤΟΠΟΥ ΔΟΚΙΜΕΣ ΕΔΑΦΟΜΗΧΑΝΙΚΗΣ / Laboratory and Field Tests in Soil Mechanics |
| Code | ΤΓ0600 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000126 |
Programme of Study: PPS TPM - EISAKTEOI APO 2022 KAI EXĪS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
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| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600218451
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| Section | Instructors |
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| 1. ΤΓ0600 |
Class Schedule
| Building | Polytechnic - wing B (Civil Eng.) |
| Floor | Basement |
| Hall | Αίθουσα ΤΓΜ (εργ. χώρου Β) (351) |
| Calendar | Wednesday 09:00 to 12:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
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/1/600218451
- eLearning (Moodle): elearning.auth.gr
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- ΤΓ0300 Engineering Geology I
- ΤΓ0500 Soil Mechanics I
- ΤΓ0700 Soil Mechanics II
- ΚΡ1400 Engineering Mechanics I
- ΚΡ2300 Statistics
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
• to plan the stages of a geotechnical investigation
• to conduct ana analyze the results of laboratory tests such as classification, compaction, permeability,
compressibility and shear strength tests
• to derive the appropriate design soil parameters from the laboratory tests
• to analyze the results of insitu tests, such as standard penetration, cone penetrometerm pressumeter,
dilatometer, vane and plate test
• to derive the appropriate design soil parameters from the insitu tests
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Geotechnical investigation: general principles, planning, drilling and sampling methods
Laboratory tests: classification, compaction, permeability, compressibility and shear strength testing.
In situ tests: standard penetration, cone penetration, pressuremeter, dilatometer, vane and plate test testing.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 48 | 1.7 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 50 | 1.8 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 14 | 0.5 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 112 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Description
Report with the analysis of the results of the laboratory tests. Written exams (50%) and oral exams (50%).
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Report (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Σημειώσεις και παρουσιάσεις των διαλέξεων του μαθήματος (elearning.auth.gr)
ΠΑΠΑΧΑΡΙΣΗΣ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ, ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΙΚΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ, ΑΝΔΡΕΑΔOY-ΜΑΝΟΥ ΝΙΚΗ (2010),Γεωτεχνική Μηχανική. Έρευνα-Γεωτρήσεις-Εργαστήριο, Εκδότης: ΕΚΔΟΤΙΚΟΣ ΟΙΚΟΣ ΑΔΕΛΦΩΝ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΙΔΗ Α.Ε.
Additional bibliography for study
Head K.H. (1980), Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing, Volumes 1, 2 and 3, Pentech Press
Last Update
17-03-2023
