After successful completion of the course, students are able to:
The lecture Ground Engineering and Soil Mechanics consists the following topics:
The basic knowledge of Ground Engineering and Soil Mechanics is taught.
Various soil types as well as soil characteristics and types of soil exploration are presented. Based on this knowledge, various mechanical and structural problems are discussed and calculation methods for foundations, supporting structures, failure mechanisms of slopes, etc. are applied.
Lecture mode in summer semester 2023:The course will be held in presence in the summer semester 2023. In case the holding of lectures in presence is no longer permitted due to the requirements of the Federal Government or the TU Wien, a change to an online-mode is carried out.Examination mode in summer semester 2023:Written and oral exams will be held in presence. In case the holding of examinations in presence is no longer permitted due to the requirements of the Federal Government or the TU Wien, a change to "written online paper exams" and oral online exams is carried out. Examination duration and assessment scheme remain unaffected. In this context, please refer to the COVID-19 Distance Examination Regulations of the Research Unit of Ground Engineering, Soil and Rock Mechanics.Please note that starting from the summer semester 2017 programmable calculators are not allowed during the written exam!
witten and oral exam
Not necessary