Theory teaching
Introduction; Geotechnical classification systems (USCS, GN 200, AASHTO); Building in and compaction of material and determination tests of compaction and soil stiffness; Compaction criteria of natural terrain and materials built in the embankment; Basic earth works – procedures for the construction of cuts and embankments; Protection of embankment and cut slopes: slope inclinations, position of retaining walls, coating protective walls; Levelling and transport of earth masses –profile of surfaces, mass profile, balanced line principle; Application of construction machinery in earthworks; Longitudinal and transverse drainage structures for drainage of surface and underground water; Mechanical and chemical stabilization of soil; Technologies of stabilization processes; Geotechnical works in environmental protection.

Practical teaching
Individual calculation exercises which include four tasks that follow lecture program. Audio-visual demonstrations of geotechnical works in soil.

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