Degree in Architecture Studies

In La Salle you will be trained to become a responsable architect. Likewise, you will acquire the capacity to respond to the needs of society using the most advanced knowledge and technologies

STRUCTURES 5. Foundations and geotechnics

Description
1.1. Code: YY022 1.2. Type of course: Mandatory 1.3. Duration: Semester 1.4. ECTS Credits: 3 1.5. Responsible Professor: 1.6. Language: Catalan - Spanish - English
Type Subject
Tercer - Obligatoria
Semester
Second
Course
3
Credits
3.00
Previous Knowledge
Objectives

· Be able to verify the limit states of the most common foundation elements using the partial coefficient method.

· Understand the different types of soil and the necessary parameters for their verification that should be included in the geotechnical study.

Contents

Verification of foundation structures and soil according to typology:

· Shallow foundations

· Deep foundations

· Soil retaining structures

· Ground improvement

Understanding the soil:

· Types of soil

· Determination of soil mechanical parameters

· Geotechnical study

· Calculation of earth pressures

Methodology

Problem-solving and exercise classes

Self-paced learning

Project-based learning

Flipped classroom

Gamification

Just-in-time teaching

Lectures

Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria

Exams

Assignments

Exercises, problems, practices

Projects

Group/Individual Presentations

Self-evaluation

Class participation/attendance

Project corrections: tutoring

Critiques by a panel/jury

Basic Bibliography
Additional Material