Geotechnical Engineering
| Title | Γεωτεχνική Μηχανική / Geotechnical Engineering |
| Code | 08EC058 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Rural and Surveying Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Dimitrios Raptakis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600024648 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Agronómōn kai Topográfōn Mīchanikṓn (2025-sīmera)
Registered students: 8
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geospatial Surveying | EPILOGĪS ALLĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Earth Observation using Geodetic Methods | EPILOGĪS ALLĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Construction Surveying | YPOCΗREŌTIKO EPILOGĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Cadastre and Land Management | EPILOGĪS ALLĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing | EPILOGĪS ALLĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Cartography and Geographical Analysis | EPILOGĪS ALLĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Planning and Management of Transportation Infrastructure and Systems | YPOCΗREŌTIKO EPILOGĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Water Resources, Environment and Engineering Works | YPOCΗREŌTIKO EPILOGĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600255091
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
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/1/600255091
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=9948
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will:
- Know the basic types of soils and their properties, in relation to laboratory and field tests and design codes for civil engineering projects.
- Be able to calculate soil stresses.
- Understand the assessment of soil bearing capacity, as well as the calculation of soil settlements
- Understand the principles and methods of designing foundations, retaining walls and road embankments
- Know the basic methods for soil improvement.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
- Design and manage projects
Course Content (Syllabus)
Physical properties and classification of soils. Mechanical behavior of soil. Laboratory and field tests. Stresses and deformations of the soil. Bearing capacity of foundations. Settlements of structures. Stability of natural and artificial slopes. Methods of soil improvement. Subsoil classification on Seismic Codes.
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Book
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 | 39 | ||||
| Laboratory Work | 15 | ||||
| Total | 54 |
Student Assessment
Description
Exercises with oral examination. Written examination on course material.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
https://service.eudoxus.gr/search/#a/id:11373/0
https://service.eudoxus.gr/search/#a/id:33153307/0
Last Update
15-10-2025
