Computational Geotechnical Engineering

General

• Code: ΓΕΩ015
• Semester: 9th
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Course type: Specialization
• Teaching and exams language: Ελληνικά
• Teaching Methods (Hours/Week): Lectures (4)
• ECTS Units: 5
• Prerequisite courses: (ΓΕΩ002) Soil mechanics Ι, (ΓΕΩ003) Soil mechanics ΙI, (ΓΕΩ004) Foundations Retaining Walls
• Exams Schedule:
  • 15/06/2026, 12:00 - 14:00:

Course Contents

The study of soil behavior and geotechnical structures using computer aided analysis. Specialized
computer software (free and academic use) is presented for the analysis and computation of
foundations, retaining walls, slopes, etc. The determination of the internal forces/stresses, the
calculation of loading and the simulation of each examined case study in the provided software are
also part of the course.

Educational Goals

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• Recognize and understand the use of numerical methods and computer software in the study of
the behavior of geotechnical structures.
• Distinguish and evaluate the basic parameters that govern the problem at hand and understand
how to simulate them using specialized software.
• Study simple cases of geotechnical structures using specialized computer software.
• Evaluate the analysis results.

General Skills

The course contributes to the following skills:
• Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology
• Decision-making
• Working independently
• Team work
• Working in an interdisciplinary environment
• Project planning

Teaching Methods

Face to face.

Use of ICT means

Lecture presentations using computer and projector, in
person or by teleconference (remotely) if required.
Support of the learning process through the e-learning
platform and electronic communication with students
(online announcements and comments, e-mail,
announcements on the Department’s website etc.). If
required, support of students by using teleconference tools
and software.

Teaching Organization

Students Evaluation

Written final examination including:
• Theoretical knowledge and judgment questions on course
subjects
• Solving problems-exercises using specialized software
Written assignment (compulsory) which includes:
• Processing and solving exercises-problems using
specialized software
• Assessment of understanding key concepts of the course

Recommended Bibliography

• Κωμοδρόμος Α.Μ. (2008), “Υπολογιστική Γεωτεχνική Μηχανική: Αλληλεπίδραση ΕδάφουςΚατασκευών”, Εκδόσεις Κλειδάριθμος, ISBN: 978-960-461-201-7
• • [In Greek] Κωμοδρόμος Α.Μ. (2008), “Υπολογιστική Γεωτεχνική Μηχανική: Αλληλεπίδραση ΕδάφουςΚατασκευών”, Εκδόσεις Κλειδάριθμος, ISBN: 978-960-461-201-7