GEOTECHNICS

Knowledge:
At the end of the course the student will know the basic elements for an appropriate reading and interpretation of all aspects dealing with the soil, its mechanical behavior and soil-structure interaction, in the design and construction of civil works. The student will demonstrate to understand the technical-scientific terminology in the geotechnical field.
Skills:
The student will be able to carry out the geotechnical design of a simple shallow foundation and of a retaining wall.
Judgement:
The student will acquire the ability to interpret both field and laboratory geotechnical data and to model a real problem, in order to find the technically sound design solutions.
Communication skills:
The student should have acquired sufficient proper use of the language with regard to the topic specific terminology. The student will be able to write a report dealing with the design of a ahallow foundation.