Soil Mechanics, Advanced Course
Application
Application
Luleå, Normal teaching, Autumn 2023
Application information
Optional course within programmes. Can be applied for within the optional space of a programme.
Mandatory course in the following programmes:
- Master Programme in Civil Engineering, with specialization in mining and Geotechnical Engineering, semester 3
- Master Programme in Civil Engineering - Soil and Rock Engineering, semester 9
Entry requirements
Basic course in soil mechanics including soil physics and basic soil behavior. Stress-strain relationships in soils. Mean stresses and deviatoric stresses. Effective stress concept and consolidation theory. Bearing capacity. Classical consolidation theory and settlement calculation. Earth pressure against retaining walls. Slope stability with cylindrical slip surface. Common laboratory methods.
Selection
The selection is based on 30-285 credits
Application
Luleå, Normal teaching, Autumn 2023
Application information
Course offered in English to prospective exchange student, nominated for exchange by home university.
Entry requirements
Basic course in soil mechanics including soil physics and basic soil behavior. Stress-strain relationships in soils. Mean stresses and deviatoric stresses. Effective stress concept and consolidation theory. Bearing capacity. Classical consolidation theory and settlement calculation. Earth pressure against retaining walls. Slope stability with cylindrical slip surface. Common laboratory methods.
Selection
The selection is based on 30-285 credits
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