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Geotecnica e Fondazioni
Fundamentals of Geotechnics and Foundation
Evelina Fratalocchi

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

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of analytical calculation, phisics and construction science.

Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide students with the tools needed to understand how the soil interacts with the structures in contact with it, determining and influencing their behavior in terms of functionality and / or stability and provide the essential elements for foundations design.

Program
Basic characteristics and classification of soils. The principle of effective stress. Fundamentals of continuum mechanics. State of stress within a linear elastic half-space for different loaded areas. Steady flow through soil. Darcy’s law. Coefficient of permeability. Seepage force. Piping. Laplace’s equation and its solutions. Consolidation process. One-dimensional consolidation theory. Oedometer test. Compressibility and stress history. Preconsolidation pressure and overconsolidation ratio. Secondary compression. Stress-strain and strength characteristics. Lab soil testing (direct shear test, triaxial tests). Mechanical behaviour of sands and of clays. Shear strength parameters. In situ testing (CPT, SPT) Stability problems. Limit equilibrium method. Active and passive pressure. Earth retaining rigid walls. Bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations. Settlements of shallow foundations on clayey and sandy soil

Development of the examination
LEARNING EVALUATION METHODS
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LEARNING EVALUATION CRITERIA
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LEARNING MEASUREMENT CRITERIA
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FINAL MARK ALLOCATION CRITERIA
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Recommended reading
Lecture notes. Lambe & Withman, “Fundamental of Soil behaviour”, John Wiley & Sons.

Courses

• Ingegneria Edile (Corso di Laurea Triennale (DM 270/04))