Design of geotechnical structures against earthquake and other natural hazards
| Title | Σχεδιασμός γεωτεχνικών έργων έναντι σεισμού και άλλων φυσικών κινδύνων / Design of geotechnical structures against earthquake and other natural hazards |
| Code | ΑΣΤΕ07-2021 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600020576 |
Programme of Study: Aeifóros Schediasmós Technikṓn Érgōn Énanti Seismoý kai Állōn Fysikṓn kindýnōn
Registered students: 15
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600271378
|
Type Of Offer
- Disciplinary Course
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600271378
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=15814
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Compulsory attendance of classes
Compulsory term project
Written and oral examination
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- design geotechnical projects against natural hazards using state-of-the-art design methods
- design foundations (surface and deep) against earthquake, landslides, floods, using modern design methods, design codes, and software
- design engineering works taking into account the soil-foundation-structure interaction using state-of-the-art design methods, design codes, and software
- design engineering works against liquefaction using modern design methods, design codes, and software
- design engineering works against landslides using modern design methods, design codes, and software
- design engineering works against floods using modern design methods, design codes, and software
- design underground structures, pipelines, and tunnels against earthquakes using modern design methods, regulations, and software
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
Course Content (Syllabus)
- Basic principles of design of foundations, supports & geo-structures against natural hazards
- Seismic design of surface foundations
- Seismic design of pile foundations
- Soil - surface foundation - structure interaction
- Soil - deep foundations - structure interaction
- Seismic design of slopes, embankments and embankments
- Design of landslide response measures
- Design of measures to strengthen structures against flooding
- Seismic design of retaining walls and geotechnical structures
- Design of liquefaction countermeasures
- Design of subsoil reinforcement measures for foundations
- Seismic design of pipelines, tunnels
- Seismic design of underground structures and road embankments
Keywords
foundations, retaining walls, soil-structure interaction, slopes, landslides, floods, liquefaction, reinforcement measures, tunnels, underground works
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
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
elearning, MS Teams
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Seminars | 11 | 0.4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 54 | 1.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project | 60 | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 40 | 1.3 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 6 | 0.2 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 210 | 7 |
Student Assessment
Description
Final grade = 30% *(progress grade) + 50% *(final written exam) + 15% *(subject) + 5% *(course participation).
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
05-12-2023
