Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Industrie en Omgeving
Ground Mechanics33343/3340/2425/1/21
Study guide

Ground Mechanics

33343/3340/2425/1/21
Academic year 2024-25
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree of Construction Site Organisation, programme stage 1
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).
Co-ordinator: Claes Bart
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 graduate acts on the basis of a solid general construction knowledge.
The student names the most important properties of different soils for construction.
The student explains the ground mechanics which plays a part in the realisation of excavations.
The student names the various possible tests that are carried out on soil types.
The student interprets the results of the various possible tests that are performed on soil types.
The student names the different types of shorings.
The student names the different types of dewatering.
The student names the soil types on the basis of mineralogical composition, texture, granulometry and density.
The student recognises the soil types by means of mineralogical composition, texture, granulometry and density.
The student names the different foundation techniques.
The student recognises the different foundation techniques.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials12,00 hours
Practicum8,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours58,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Eerste examenperiodeKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series80,00digitaal op eigen laptop
Eerste examenperiodeKnowledge and comprehension test permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)20,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series100,00digitaal op eigen laptop