Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Wetenschap en Techniek
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Steenweg op Gierle 100 - 2300 Turnhout
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Ground Mechanics33343/1779/1920/1/78
Study guide

Ground Mechanics

33343/1779/1920/1/78
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree Public Works, programme stage 2
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Struyf Kris
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Learning outcomes (list)

The student interprets the data of a deep cone penetration test and soil drilling and evaluates these to soil recognition and bearing power.
The student explains the behaviour of saturated soil at consolidation.
The student calculates the geostatic tension in the ground.
The student calculates the bearing power of a strip foundation using the basic parameters originating from a deep cone penetration test.
The student describes the different types of foundation and their application area.
The student recognizes the most common soils by their mineralogical composition, texture, granulometry and density.
The student describes the succumb mechanism of soil.
The student calculates the horizontal soil pressure against an underground construction.

Educational organisation (list)

Afstandstraject
Exam duration
Estimated time for testing2,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours76,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearKnowledge test70,00
Academic yearSkills assessment hands off30,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test70,00
2nd examination periodSkills assessment hands off30,00