Description

Theory
2

Theory/Practice
3

Laboratory
1

Instructors

José Freitas

Contents

1-Genesis and composition of soils (reviews)
2-Classification and soil identification properties (reviews)
3-Stress analysis
4-Soil water, permeability and percolation
5-Consolidation
6-Shear strength of soils
7-Lateral earth pressure and retaining walls
8-Stability of slopes
9-Bearing capacity of soils

Learning Outcomes

OB1: Identify and characterise the main types of soils and their engineering properties.

OB2: Analyse soil behaviour and its influence on geotechnical structures and construction works.

OB3: Apply soil mechanics principles and analytical methods to solve basic geotechnical engineering problems.

OB4: Interpret soil investigation and laboratory test results to evaluate soil characteristics.

OB5: Select appropriate equipment and construction techniques for common geotechnical works.

OB6: Apply soil mechanics knowledge to support decision-making in geotechnical engineering projects.