Foundation Sructures (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The students masters common ground survey methods and know the
regulations and guidelines related to the design, implementation and
supervision of foundation structures. They know different types of
substructure construction, building pits, the drainage and frost protection of
building ground, and the requirements for filling work.
The student is able to define the width of a continuing foundation using wall loads and earth parameters.

Content

Ground survey methods, regulations, types of substructure construction,
building pits, drainage, frost protection, requirements for filling.

Materials

Jääskeläinen. Pohjarakennuksen perusteet, Tammertekniikka
Rantamäki, Jääskeläinen, Tammirinne, Pohjarakennus, Otatieto
YM ohjeet, Rakenteiden lujuus ja vakaus, Pohjarakenteiden suunnittelu

Teaching methods

- Lectures face-to-face / Online Lectures,
- Assignments / Learning assignments,
- Seminars / Workshops
- Webinars
- etc.

Employer connections

Excursions
etc..

Exam schedules

Will be agreed on the first contact lesson of the course.

Completion alternatives

Studification: See the Despcription of Module.

Student workload

- Lectures 54 h
- Independent Work 54 h.
( including among others: Learning assignments, Home Works, preparing for Test)
- Total 108 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

40 % -> grade 1
85 % -> grade 5

Qualifications

Geotechnics

Further information

Grading methods
- Test
- Assignments / Learning assignments,
- Continuing Grading
- Self Grading

The Grading is high-quality and it is based on the learning objectives and criterion of the course.
Self Grading has an important role in Student's Grading.

See also Grading