Curricula

Objective

Purpose of the course:
I know the methods of repairing foundation structures and can select the appropriate repair method based on the damage to the structure and the characteristics of the subsoil.
Learning objectives
Basic knowledge: know the mechanisms and types of damage to foundations and the most common methods of repairing foundations. You will be able to explain the main principles of foundation repair.
Advanced competence: You can determine the design values of vertical and horizontal loads on foundations. You will be able to determine the compression of a footing and the size of a column footing on the basis of loads and soil parameters.

Course competences:
Knowledge and understanding: knowledge and understanding of materials, equipment, tools, technologies and processes in civil engineering and their limitations.
Communication and teamwork: be able to effectively communicate information, ideas and solutions in the field of civil engineering within an engineering community.
Interdisciplinary skills: the ability to manage complex technical or professional tasks or projects, taking responsibility for decision making.
Application of technology in practice: ability to perform geomechanical calculations.
Research and information retrieval: Ability to conduct literature searches related to civil engineering and to use and critically exploit scientific databases and other appropriate information sources.

Content

Old foundation methods, Foundation repair methods and their use, Interpretation of foundation surveys
1,5 ECTS: Earth pressure, Earth bearing capacity, Pillar compression, Pillar footing sizing (lateral dimensions).

Qualifications

Fundamentals of foundation structures in terms of foundation methods and continuous bearing capacity.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Intermediate (1): The student knows and recognises the topics described in the objectives of the course and is able to perform the tasks according to the objectives of the course: old foundation methods, methods of foundation repair and their use, interpretation of foundation investigations. The student can demonstrate his/her competence by reading the topics covered by the objectives.

Satisfactory (2): The student knows, identifies and understands the basic competences described in the objectives of the course. The student can demonstrate competence by describing the topics covered in the course in a systematic way.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): the student has achieved the basic learning objectives of the course and is able to demonstrate his/her knowledge in a clear and understandable way. In addition, they are able to articulate what they have learned in a clear and concise way and to apply it in practical tasks.

Excellent (4): The student has achieved the basic knowledge objectives of the course and at least part of the advanced knowledge objectives. The student will be able to describe the effects of different solutions, compare them and make informed choices between alternatives.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): the student has achieved all the basic and almost all the advanced learning outcomes of the course. The student is able to evaluate the interrelationships and differences between different perspectives and solutions in a differentiated and critical manner. Competences are demonstrated in a coherent and multidimensional way.