School of Engineering and Technology, (SET) | ||||
CE71.41 : Analytical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering 3(3-0) | ||||
Course objectives: | ||||
Geotechnical engineers are increasingly challenged to solve geotechnical problems using analytical solutions, numerical methods, and experimental methods. This course provides sound fundamental knowledge of solid mechanics and geomechanics, and introduces effective analytical solutions for practical problems. |
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Learning Outcomes: | ||||
This includes the theory of solid mechanics (such as stress and strain, linear elasticity), elastostatic plane problems, plasticity of soil (development of simple framework for soil plasticity and simple computer program), cavity expansion problems and applications of analytical solutions in tunnelling problems. |
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Pre-requisite(s): | ||||
None |
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Course Outline: | ||||
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Learning Resources: | ||||
Textbook: | ||||
Lecture Notes
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Reference Books: | ||||
Karasudhi, P. (1991), Foundations of Solid Mechanics, Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Chen, W.F., Mizuno, E. (1990), Nonlinear Analysis in Soil Mechanics, Elsevier.
Yu, H.S. (2000), Cavity Expansion Methods in Geomechanics, Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Davis, R.O., Selvadurai, A.P.S. (1996), Elasticity and Geomechanics, Cambridge University Press.
Budhu, M. (2000), Soil Mechanics & Foundations, John Wiley & Sons.
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Journals and Magazines: | ||||
International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, USA
Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Canadian Geotechnical Society, Canada
Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, Elsevier
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Evaluation Scheme: | ||||
The final grade will be computed according to the following weight distribution:
Mid-Semester Exam (20%)
Final Exam (50%)
Assignments (30%)
Open book exam.
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