Soil Mechanics, Advanced Course

7,5 credits, course, master's level, G7008B

Application period starts 2026-03-16

For Programme students

LTU-15006

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Soil Mechanics, Advanced Course

Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-15006

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

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 information:

Optional course within programmes. Can be applied for within the optional space of a programme.

Mandatory course in the following programmes:

Application for Exchange students at LTU

LTU-15006

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Soil Mechanics, Advanced Course

Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-15006

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Course offered in English to prospective exchange student, nominated for exchange by home university.

Course syllabus

7,5 credits, course, master's level, G7008B

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Course syllabus

For Programme students

LTU-15006

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Soil Mechanics, Advanced Course

Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-15006

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Optional course within programmes. Can be applied for within the optional space of a programme.

Mandatory course in the following programmes:

Application for Exchange students at LTU

LTU-15006

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Soil Mechanics, Advanced Course

Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-15006

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Course offered in English to prospective exchange student, nominated for exchange by home university.

Kontakt

Jan Laue

Professor and Head of Subject
0920-491288
jan.laue@ltu.se
Jan Laue

Updated: 21 November 2023

Soil Mechanics, Advanced Course

For Programme students

Soil Mechanics, Advanced Course

Application for Exchange students at LTU

Soil Mechanics, Advanced Course

For Programme students

Soil Mechanics, Advanced Course

Application for Exchange students at LTU

Soil Mechanics, Advanced Course

Kontakt

Jan Laue

Contact

Shortcuts

About this website