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Ground mechanics31632/1820/1920/1/11
Study guide

Ground mechanics

31632/1820/1920/1/11
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree of Construction Site Organisation, programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Teaching staff: Ibens Patrick
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 2
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 names and recognizes the soil using mineralogical structures, texture, granulation and density.
The student names the different types of facings and drainage.
The student names the most important properties of different soils for construction.
The student names the different possible tests which are executed on soils and gives a correct interpretation of them.
The student explains the soil mechanics that play a role in the realization of excavations and inclines.
The student names and recognizes various groundwork.

Educational organisation (list)

Exam duration
Estimated time for testing2,00 hours
Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials12,00 hours
Practicum7,50 hours
Work time outside of contact hours56,50 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearContinuous skills assessment simulation (Permanent evaluation)20,00Een aantal deelopdrachten die worden opgegeven via Digitap.

Academic yearKnowledge test80,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test80,00
2nd examination periodSkills assessment simulation20,00Opgave en uiterste datum van inleveren wordt opgegeven via Digitap eind juni.