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Designing of Foundations (3 cr)

Code: TRRSS002-3003

General information


Enrollment
04.08.2025 - 21.08.2025
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
Timing
25.08.2025 - 19.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
1.5 cr
Virtual portion
1.5 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering
Teachers
Rakennustekniikka Virtuaali
Hannu Haapamaa
Groups
TRY22S1
Rakennus- ja yhdyskuntatekniikka (AMK)
Course
TRRSS002

Realization has 16 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 24 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Tue 26.08.2025 time 14:15 - 15:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35G206 Oppimistila
Tue 02.09.2025 time 13:15 - 14:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35F306 Oppimistila
Tue 09.09.2025 time 14:15 - 15:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35G206 Oppimistila
Tue 16.09.2025 time 13:15 - 14:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35FK14 Oppimistila
Tue 23.09.2025 time 13:15 - 14:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35F406 Oppimistila
Tue 30.09.2025 time 13:15 - 14:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35G201 Oppimistila
Tue 07.10.2025 time 14:15 - 15:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35G206 Oppimistila
Tue 21.10.2025 time 13:15 - 14:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35FK14 Oppimistila
Tue 28.10.2025 time 14:15 - 15:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35G206 Oppimistila
Tue 04.11.2025 time 11:30 - 13:00
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35FK14 Oppimistila
Mon 10.11.2025 time 15:00 - 16:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
Etsi korvaava tila
Tue 18.11.2025 time 13:15 - 14:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35FK14 Oppimistila
Tue 25.11.2025 time 14:15 - 15:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35G206 Oppimistila
Tue 02.12.2025 time 13:15 - 14:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35F306 Oppimistila
Tue 09.12.2025 time 14:15 - 15:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35F307 Oppimistila
Mon 15.12.2025 time 15:00 - 16:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pohjarakenteiden mitoitus TRRSS002-3003
R35F307 Oppimistila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

-

Objective

Object of the course:
The knowledge and skills you get on this course you will need in order to be able to design foundations and retaining walls for different soils.
Tämän opintojakson tietoja ja taitoja tarvitset, jotta pystyt suunnittelemaan perustuksia erilaisille maapohjille sekä tukirakenteita.
Course competences:
- Mathematic and Natural science competence
- Technological competence
The learning objectives of the course:
You know how to dimension and design a rock and ground-based, as well as pile foundation also for eccentric loads, and you can design structures loaded by earth pressure. You know how to determine the settling of the footing. In addition to the basic tasks of the course outlined above, you are able to design the structure for the lift and hydraulic ground rise, and you will be able to determine the load capacity of the pile.

Content

Determination and structural dimensioning of the column and wall footing, load capacity of the pile, Piling plan, Construction and designing of earth pressure structures, Settling calculations.

Location and time

Contact lessons according to Time Table on the Main Campus.

Materials

Nykyri P. BY 211 Betonirakenteiden suunnittelun oppikirja Osat 1 ja 2, 2013 1. painos tai uudempi.
RIL 207 Geotekninen suunnittelu, 2009, 1. painos tai uudempi
Tukimateriaalina:
Jääskeläinen R., Geotekniikan perusteet, Tammertekniikka 1.painos tai uudempi
Rantamäki M., Jääskeläinen R., Tammirinne M., Geotekniikka 464, Otatieto Oy 7.painos tai uudempi

Teaching methods

The course uses the following teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Exercises
- Learning tasks,
- Seminars / Workshops,
- etc.
The virtual component 1 credits includes:
- Interactive videos
- Online tests
Students will receive guidance:
- feedback on assignments
- feedback on exams
Responsible and transparent use of artificial intelligence applications is encouraged in this course.
- The instructions for each learning task will provide further details on its use in this course, where appropriate.

Employer connections

Excursions if possible,
Company visits at School if possible

Exam schedules

Timing of Exams and re-Exams will be agreed on the first contact lesson of the course.
The course entrance exam must be taken within three ( 3 ) weeks of the course start date in order to maintain the right to study.

Completion alternatives

Certification or accreditation is possible as described in the Jamkin Peppi guidelines.

Student workload

One credit point means an average of 27 hours of work. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the way the course is implemented.
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In this study period, time use and workload is distributed as follows:
Total load: 81 h
Preliminary task: 2 h
Contact lectures: 2 h/week, total 28 h.
Interactive video lectures: 10 h
Homework that supports learning: 8 h
Exercise/project work to be done during the course: 30 h
Assessment of own competence/peer assessment: 3 h
Allocate approx. 3 - 4 hrs/week of your own time for this course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Passable (1): The student recognizes all of the learning objectives, understands the meaning of them and is able to perform the basic tasks described in the learning objectives of the course.

Satisfying (2): In addition to previous skills, the student can systematically describe the issues of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): In addition to previous skills, the student can describe the influences of various solutions and can make reasoned choices between alternatives.

Laudable (4): In addition to previous skills, the student can apply the learned issues independently and is able to evaluate done solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent ( 5 ): In addition to previous skills, the student shows deep knowledge of course contents as well as ability to parse and wider analyze the influences of solutions.

Qualifications

Basics of Foundations and Renovation of Footings

Further information

Grading methods
- Test,
- Assignments,
- Learning assignments,
- Self Grading.

Assessment is developmental, continuous, competency-based, high-quality and criterion-referenced, and student self-assessment plays an important role in that.

See also Grading

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