Geotechnical Works

Recommended Prerequisites

Engineering Geology, Soil Mechanics, Stability of Geotechnical Structures.

Teaching Methods

Theorectical classes with detailed presentation of the concepts, principles and fundamental theories related to the behavior of foundations and earth retaining structures. Specific cases are presented, with particular emphasis to the importance of in-situ testing and constructive methods. Problems are solved during the presentation.

Theorectical-pratical classes where the students, with guidance from the lecturer, solve exercises from the curricular unit's support material. 

Learning Outcomes

By completing this curricular unit, the student shall have mastered the fundamental concepts regarding the conception and geotechnical design of shallow and deep foundations, as well as flexible cantilever and single supported retaining walls. These concepts include the definition of the ground investigation that supports the design.

The safety of geotechnical works is presented in agreement with the structural Eurocodes.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Ground investigation

1.1. Boreholes and sampling

1.2. In-Situ testing

2. Shallow Foundations

2.1. Types of shallow foundations

2.2. Bearing capacity

2.3. Settlements

2.4. Safety according to the structural eurocodes

3. Deep Foundations

3.1. Introduction; types of deep foundations

3.2. Bearing capacity of a single pile

3.3. Bearing capacity of a pile group

3.4. Settlement of a single pile

3.5. Settlement of a pile group

4. Flexible retaining walls

4.1. Cantilever walls

4.2. Single supported walls.

Head Lecturer(s)

Paulo Miguel Cunha Matos Lopes Pinto

Assessment Methods

Continuous assessment
Mini Tests: 100.0%

Final assessment
Course assessment can also be made by exam as an alternative to the midterm exams assessment: 100.0%

Bibliography

• Pinto, P.L. (2018) – Apontamentos sobre Fundações, DEC-FCTUC.

• Matos Fernandes, M. (2011) – Mecânica dos Solos – Introdução à Engenharia Geotécnica, Vol. II, Edições FEUP.

• Coduto, D.P. (2001). Foundation Design: Principles and Practices, 2nd Ed., Prentice Hall.

• Das, B. M. (2000) - Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering, Brooks/Cole.

• NP EN 1997-1:2010, Eurocódigo 7 – Projecto geotécnico – Parte 1: Regras gerais, ISQ