ENEQ682

Special Topic: In-Situ Geotechnical Site Characterization

15 points

Not offered 2019, offered in 2017

For further information see Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

Description

This course will focus on geotechnical site characterization for earthquake engineering problems. It will cover a wide range of "static" (e.g., SPT, CPT, VST, DMT, PMT) and "dynamic" (e.g., CHT, DHT, SW, GRP) in-situ tests used to obtain estimates of stratigraphy, density, strength, stress history, modulus, and permeability of geotechnical materials. We will also investigate direct geotechnical design methods for deep and shallow foundations based on results from in-situ tests.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department or the Programme Director.