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OTS - Soil and rock reinforcement

Course specification
Type of study Master academic studies
Study programme
Course title Soil and rock reinforcement
Acronym Status Semester Number of classes ECTS
OTS elective 2 3L + 2E 7.0
Lecturers
Lecturer
Lecturer/Associate (practicals)
Prerequisite Form of prerequisites
- -
Learning objectives
Students are trained in techniques to improve soil and rock properties in real conditions.
Learning outcomes
Based on geotechnical research, the student is ready to recognize the optimal way to improve the properties of soil and rocks in real conditions. He is able to do the final project of soil or rock improvement for the given conditions.
Content
Principles of soil and rock strengthening. Soil and rock reinforcement methods. Vertical drains. Depth vibration compaction. Pebble piles. Consolidation and jet injection. Preload. Inundation. Load berms. Anchor structures. Soil reinforcement. Chemical soil reinforcement processes. Freezing, heating, vegetation. Soil and rock reinforcement quality control. Laboratory and field tests. Methods of measurement and observation of reinforced soil and rocks.
Teaching Methods
Classroom lectures and practical exercises. Preparation of annual tasks in consultation with an associate. Laboratory and field work
Literature
  1. Mitchell,J.M.;Jardine,F.M.: A guide to Ground Treatment. CIRIA publication C573, London, UK, 2002. (Original title)
  2. Bell,F.G.: Engineering Treatment ofSoils, Spon Press, London, UK, 1993. (Original title)
  3. Moseley, M.P.: Ground Improvement, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 1993. (Original title)
Evaluation and grading
The independent annual assignment is defended during the semester in terms of lectures, exercises or consultations. The condition for taking the colloquium is the defended annual task with the part of the material belonging to it. Students who do not pass the colloquia during the semester, take the integral part of the exam, scored by the total number of points of both colloquia. Each of the tests is considered successful if the student achieves a minimum of 51% of the points provided for the knowledge test. The table below shows the percentages that can be won for individual activities and knowledge tests.
Specific remarks
The condition for taking the exam is that the annual task has been done and defended. If a student makes more than 3 absences, he is obliged to re-enroll the subject.