Studyinfo subject BYTS2400 2022 HØST
BYTS2400 Geotechnics and Road Construction Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Geoteknikk og veibygging
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2022/2023
- Course history
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Introduction
Geotechnics: The course forms a basis for assessing and calculating the stability and bearing capacity of different soils and sedimentary rocks as foundations for road construction and building projects. This forms a basis for calculating the loads imposed on structures by soil and water pressure.
Road Construction: The student will become familiar with the basic principles for designing flexible pavement and building roads.
Recommended preliminary courses
BYPE1600 Mechanics
Required preliminary courses
No requirements over and above the admission requirements.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student:
- have knowledge of the mechanical and building technical properties of different soil types
- have knowledge of water flows and drainage
- have knowledge of flexible pavement design
- have basic knowledge of laboratory investigations related to road construction
Skills
The student:
- can make assessments and calculations of load-bearing capacity, earth pressure, settlements, stability and water flow
- can carry out geotechnical laboratory testing
- can design a structural sound and frost resilient flexible pavement
- can plan mass transport
General competence
The student:
- understands the basis for geotechnical design of foundations and support structures, and for geotechnical assessments in connection with. construction and transport projects in Norway
- understands the basis for road construction and is familiar with problems relating to road construction in challenging climates and under challenging ground conditions
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures and supervision of assigned exercises.
Self-study and group work
Compulsory portfolio submission (individual and group assignments)
The course includes laboratory exercises in geotechnics as well as a project assignment that covers excerpts of relevant R&D in geotechnics and road Construction.
Course requirements
The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:
2 laboratory exercises in geotechnics, 4 hours
Report from laboratory exercises in geotechnics
Note on laboratory tests related to road construction
Practical exercises in geotechnics (2) and road construction (2).
Mass transport planning: report
Assessment
Assessment consist of an Individual in-depth report.
The report must be written in an academic language. This means that sentences should be clear, concise, and easy to read. It is also assumed that the students make a significant effort to ensure correct orthography, and to avoid typing errors. The assignment should bewritten on a maximum of 10 pages of text with text sizes 12 and 1 ½ in line spacing
In case of a new / postponed examination, an improved version of the report can be submitted. The exam results can be appealed
Grading scale
Pass/fail.
Examiners
One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.
Course contact person
Berthe Dongmo-Engeland