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Geotecnica e Fondazioni
Fundamentals of Geotechnics and Foundation
Evelina Fratalocchi

Seat Ingegneria
A.A. 2016/2017
Credits 9
Hours 72
Period I
Language ENG

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

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 and geotechnical design principles according to the italian rules. Settlements of shallow foundations on clayey and sandy soi. Bearing capacity of piles.

Development of the examination
LEARNING EVALUATION METHODS
Written test to be passed to stand the oral examination

LEARNING EVALUATION CRITERIA
Written test: to evaluate students' ability in applying theory and their knowlegde of parameters' unit and magnitude. Oral exam: to evaluate students' theoretical knowledge.

LEARNING MEASUREMENT CRITERIA
Written test and oral exam are evaluated in thirtieths.

FINAL MARK ALLOCATION CRITERIA
The exam is passed if both written test and oral exam are sufficient. Errors in the written test, if any, are discussed during the oral exam; therefore the oral exam is more important than the written test for the final mark. Full marks are assigned in case of correct written text and correct and brilliant oral exam with a proper technical language.

Recommended reading
Lecture slides (available on the professor's univpm web page: http://www.univpm.it/Entra/Engine/RAServePG.php/P/320710010421/idsel/207/docname/EVELINA%20FRATALOCCHI, click: allegati) Lambe & Withman, “Soil mechanics”, John Wiley & Sons..

Courses

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