Study program:
Geotechnics (III semester -PhD) |
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Name of subject: Soil Mechanics - Selected Topics |
Instructors:
Prof. Dragoslav Rakić |
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Status: Optional |
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ECTS: 10 |
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Prerequisites: / |
Course Objectives:
Introduction to the basic physical-mechanical properties of soil. Use of soil parameters in numerous geotechnical analyses of soil-structure interaction. |
Learning Outcomes:
Acquiring advanced knowledge from soil mehanics. |
Content:
Theory teaching
1. Soil models; 2. Elastic models; 3. Elasto-plastic models; 4. Plastic models; 5. Experimental determination of model parameters; 6. Selection of soil parameters - model calibration; 7. Concept of critical soil state; 8. Basic theories of critical state; 9. Soil behaviour before failure; 10. Basic concept of plasticity theory; 11. Finite element analysis - consolidation, shear strength, permeability; 12. Special conditions of investigations; Practical teaching
Demonstrative and individual laboratory exercises as well as audio-visual presentations. They include ten tasks which follow lecture material and three independent laboratory exercises. |
Suggested Reading List:
- Maksimović, M., 2008: Mehanika tla, AGM njiga, str. 585
- S. Helwany, 2007: Applied soil mechanics with ABAQUS applications, Wiley, pp.385
- D.M. Wood., 2004: Geotechnical modelling, Spon Press, pp. 488
- Lambe,W., Whitman, R., 1969: Soil mechanics, John Wiley & Sons, pp. 553
- Brojna strana literatura i Internet
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Conduct of the Course:
Classical lectures, audio-visual lectures and demonstrations, exercises, knowledge check through three tests. |
Fund hours:
| Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
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0 |
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Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Written exam | 30 | | Oral Exam | 40 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| OPO_DR | 30 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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