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Geotecnica
Geotechnics
Giuseppe Scarpelli

Seat Ingegneria
A.A. 2015/2016
Credits 9
Hours 72
Period I
Language ENG

Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic principles of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulics from previous courses

Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide the students with the theoretical and experimental knowledge needed for understanding and solving the main geotechnical problems encountered in civil engineering. Particular attention is paid to the fundamentals of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.

Program
Soil general properties: Physical properties of soil particles. Description, identification and classification of soils. Definition of stresses: effective stress principle; geostatic stresses. Soil strains. Groundwater: capillarity, groundwater flow: stationary and transient flow; hints of the ”soil consolidation theory”. Soil mechanics: Basic equipments for soil mechanical testing (oedometer, triaxial cell, direct shear box). Compressibility and strength of granular and cohesive soils from soil laboratory testing. Geotechnical engineering: Earth thrusts and stability of gravity and flexible walls; stability and settlements of spread foundations. Practical work: 8 to 10 numerical examples on problems of geotechnical engineering, simplified from real practical case studies.

Development of the examination
LEARNING EVALUATION METHODS
The candidate is required to pass a written plus an oral examinations, in different days, typically the colloquium is programmed 7 days after the written. The written paper lasts 3 hours and requires abilities in geotechnical problem solving. The oral colloquium is a deep check of the knowledge of the candidate about the theoretical and experimental parts of the discipline.

LEARNING EVALUATION CRITERIA
The written paper aims at prooving the ability of the candidate in solving few typical geotechnical excercises, representing more complex problems of geotechnical engineering.

LEARNING MEASUREMENT CRITERIA
The written paper is graded with A, B, C,D corresponding to (18-21), (21-24), (24-27), (27-30) over 30 classes. With the oral examination very rarely the candidate can upgrade grade class assigned with the written paper. The ”lode” is reserved to the stud

FINAL MARK ALLOCATION CRITERIA
The final mark is given through a discussion between the members of the examination panel about the performance of the candidate in the written paper and in the colloquium.

Recommended reading
Lecture notes available at the Faculty Copy Centre; example problems given in classes during the practical sessions.

Courses

• Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale (Corso di Laurea Triennale (DM 270/04))