Course code BūvZ5008
Credit points 3
Soil Mechanics
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation16.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Būvniecības un kokapstrādes institūts
Guntis Andersons
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
The master student acquire the deepened knowledge on soil stability in both - slopes and subbase, on stresses and deformations in subbase soils, on methods used for determination of settlement taking into account the time factor including practical applications of rheology theory in soil mechanics.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After completing the course student will have:
• deepened knowledge on processes generated in subbase soil under external actions, on deformation and stability concepts ;
• skills for describing (definition) and solution of problem using theoretical background, and to perform the professional activities in branch;
• competence for acquiring, selection and data analysis on processes, generated in subbase soils, to solve the problems dealt with the deformation and stability of soils.
Compulsory reading
1. Möller G. Geotechnik. Grundbau. Berlin: Ernst & Sohn, 2006. 498 lpp.
2. Craig R. F. Soil mechanics. 6th ed. London etc.: E & F. N. Spon, 1997. 495 lpp.
Further reading
1. Terzaghi K., Peck R.B., Mesri G. Soil mechanics in engineering practice. 3rd ed. New York etc: Wiley, 1996. 549 p.
2. Barnes G. Soil mechanics : principles and practice. 3rd ed. Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. 549 p.
3. Aysen A. Soil Mechanics. Basic Concepts and Engineering Applications. London; New York: Taylor & Francis, 2005. 457 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Bauingenieur: die richtungweisende Zeitschrift im Bauingenieurwesen. ISSN 0005-6650 .
2. Computers and Geotechnics. Elsevier. ISSN 0266-352X.
3. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management. Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. ISSN 1392-3730.