Modulets indhold, forløb og pædagogik

The course will provide an understanding of typical Danish soil types and their geotechnical properties, including characteristic material, strength and setting parameters. Geotechnics must be applied. Insight into the foundation methods, field and laboratory investigation methods must be achieved and understanding of geotechnical reports.

Læringsmål

Viden

• Must have knowledge of Danish soil types and their geotechnical properties.
• Must have knowledge of field survey methods.
• Must have knowledge of laboratory testing methods.
• Must be able to understand and explain geostatic.
• Must be able to manage and account for the foundation principles of simple structures.
• Must be able to understand and explain a geotechnical report.

Færdigheder

• Must be able to apply methods for engineering geological description of the Danish landscape and soil types.
• Must be able to use geostatic of geotechnical structures.
• Must be able to determine sentences and the critical load for simple direct-based constructions
• Must be able to assess sentences timing and assess measures against the sentences.
• Must be able to perform and assess geotechnical classification tests.
• Must be able to use geotechnical drilling profiles and geotechnical reports.

Kompetencer

• Must be able to use the correct terminology in geotechnics and foundation.
• Must be able to assess foundation methods in relation to Danish soil conditions.
• Must be able to assess Danish soil types and apply geotechnical reporting.

Undervisningsform

Lectures supplemented with workshops, presentation seminars, laboratory visits and more.

Omfang og forventet arbejdsindsats

The module is 5 ECTS which is corresponding to 150 hours of study.

Eksamen

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