After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

• assess natural hazards and to name protective measures, 
• describe methods of special foundation engineering,
• design anchors and nails according to Eurocode,
• explain the basics of soil dynamics,
• describe machine-integrated systems for compaction control,
• estimate the possibilities for the use of geothermal energy and to describe methods,
• name possible applications of geosynthetics,
• explain statistical methods and optimization tasks in geotechnics.

Based on the course Ground Engineering and Soil Mechanics, in-depth knowledge is imparted, particularly in the areas of natural hazards, foundation engineering, soil dynamics, geothermal energy, geosynthetics and design.

On the basis of practice-oriented lectures by national and international experts, students will acquire in-depth knowledge of soil mechanics and ground engineering. 

Assignment for the master study of Civil Engineering (study ID: 066 505):

• M1 for major Geotechnical Engineering
• M3 for other majors

Written exam with open theory questions and simple, practice-oriented calculation examples.

Please note that as of 19.11.2020 the Covid-19 distance examination regulations of the Research Unit for Ground Engineering, Soil and Rock Mechanics come into force and are valid until revoked!

Ground Engineering and Soil Mechanics