Computational Methods in Geo-technical Analysis
| Title | Υπολογιστικές Μέθοδοι Ανάλυσης Γεωτεχνικών Έργων / Computational Methods in Geo-technical Analysis |
| Code | ΤΕ7850 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600022025 |
Programme of Study: PPS TPM - EISAKTEOI APO 2022 KAI EXĪS
Registered students: 8
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "EPISTĪMĪS KAI TECΗNOLOGIAS TŌN KATASKEUŌN" | Elective Courses | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| "YDRAULIKĪS KAI TECΗNIKĪS PERIVALLONTOS" | Elective Courses | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| "GEŌTECΗNIKĪS MĪCΗANIKĪS" | Elective Courses | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| "METAFORŌN KAI DIACΗEIRISĪS ERGŌN" | Elective Courses | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600284700
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600284700
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/user/index.php?id=5450
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Soil Mechanics
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the students will:
• understand the basics of the two-dimensional finite element method,
• understand the basics of the finite difference method,
• understand the basics of plasticity theory,
• have acquired the knowledge the theoretical and practical knowledge to model the mechanical behaviour of elastoplastic materials,
• have acquired the knowledge and experience to numerically model geotechnical works.
• be able to use software for the analysis of geotechnical structures (shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, soil slopes, embankments and tunnels).
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
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. Limit equilibrium methods for geotechnical analysis
2. Finite element method in geotechnics
3. Finite difference method in geotechnics
4. Non-linear numerical analysis
5. Simple elastoplastic constitutive models
6. Stability analysis of geotechnical structures with the FEM
7. Groundwater flow and consolidation analysis with the FEM
8. Numerical analysis of shallow and deep foundations
9. Numerical analysis of excavations and retaining structures
10. Numerical analysis of embankments and slopes
11. Numerical analysis of tunnels (ΤΒΜ και ΝΑΤΜ)
12. Dynamic numerical analysis of geotechnical structures
Keywords
Numerical methods, finite elements, elastoplastic models, numerical analysis of geotechnical structures
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 Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 52 | 1.9 | |||
| Interactive Teaching in Information Center | 26 | 0.9 | |||
| Project | 32 | 1.1 | |||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 112 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Last Update
29-10-2025
