Number of hours
- Lectures 16.0
- Projects -
- Tutorials 8.0
- Internship -
- Laboratory works -
- Written tests 2.0
ECTS
ECTS 0.4
Goal(s)
understand and apply the various calculation methods related to slope stability in soils
Content(s)
I.INTRODUCTION
I.1. Encountered problems
I.2 Importance of the stability problems
II. DESCRIPTION OF LANDSLIDES
II.1 Speed and duration of movement (Rockfalls, landslides, creep)
II.2 Shape of the surface failure
III METHODS OF CALCULATION OF THE STABILITY OF SLOPES
III.1 Basic Elements of calculation
III.2 The calculation methods (Calculations at the failure, stress-strain calculations)
III.3 The concept of safety factor
III.4 Flat failures or multiplanar (limit equilibrium calculation)
III.5 Rotationnal failures (limit equilibrium calculation)
III.6 Mechanical considerations
III.7 Selection of the safety factor
IV METHODS FOR STABILIZING FIELD MOVEMENTS
Prerequisites- soil mechanics
- hydraulics
Test
EXAM
Calendar
The course exists in the following branches:
- Curriculum - GGC - Semester 8
Additional Information
Course ID : KAGG8M13
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