Undergraduate Course: Computational Geomechanics 5 (CIVE11036)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Year 5 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Civil |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Finite element analysis of geotechnical engineering structures is more rigorous than conventional design methods because it can accommodate advanced soil stress-strain constitutive models in finite element programs to take account of more realistic soil behaviour in designs and predictions. It can also take into accout complicated loadings and geometries better than conventional design methods. While the use of the finite element method in structural engineering has been established, its application in geotechnical engineering is becoming well received in consultancy. In this courses, fundamental concepts of the finite element method are first presented. Stress-strain constitutive models of soils, ranging from simple and practical to complicated and advanced models, are then described. The applications of fundamental finite element concepts in solutions of geotechnical engineering structures are introduced. The numerical analysis will be performed by using commerical software ABAQUS, and numerical examples include the behaviour of footings, anchors, piles, embankments and retaining walls. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Geotechnical Engineering 3 (CIVE09016)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 |
| First Class |
Week 1, Friday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: External to University. Lecture Theatre C, James Clerk Maxwell Building |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to solve a range of geotechnical engineering problems by using FEM;
- Demonstrate the ability to understand influences of different soil models on finite element predictions, and choose appropriate soil models;
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret finite element prediction results, and understand the strengths and limitations of FEM. |
Assessment Information
The assessment will be made on the basis of:
Projects 20%
Degree examination 80%
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| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Simon Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 7159
Email: Simon.Smith@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Kim Orsi
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: Kim.Orsi@ed.ac.uk |
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