{"id":1545,"date":"2023-05-26T20:16:11","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T17:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.civil.ihu.gr\/?post_type=course&p=1545"},"modified":"2023-11-14T17:43:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T15:43:19","slug":"%ce%b3%ce%b5%cf%89003","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/www.civil.ihu.gr\/en\/courses\/%ce%b3%ce%b5%cf%89003\/","title":{"rendered":"Soil mechanics \u0399I"},"author":6,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"semester":[38],"course_type":[13],"class_list":["post-1545","course","type-course","status-publish","hentry","semester-38","course_type-special_background"],"acf":{"code":"\u0393\u0395\u03a9003","semester":38,"level":"1","teaching_activities":{"activity_1":{"description":"Lectures","weekly_hrs":4,"ects":5},"activity_2":{"description":"","weekly_hrs":"","ects":""},"activity_3":{"description":"","weekly_hrs":"","ects":""},"activity_4":{"description":"","weekly_hrs":"","ects":""},"activity_5":{"description":"","weekly_hrs":"","ects":""}},"type":13,"language":"\u0395\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd\u03b9\u03ba\u03ac","erasmus":"\u038c\u03c7\u03b9","url":"https:\/\/elearning.cm.ihu.gr\/course\/view.php?id=428","prerequisites":[1518],"instructors":"","coordinator":"","content":"Examination of soil behavior as a material involved in Civil Engineering constructions with the aim of\r\nsolving problems related to soil bearing capacity, developing settlements as well as lateral earth\r\npressures. Content of theory lectures and practical exercises:\r\n\u2022 Influence of external loads on developing soil stresses.\r\n\u2022 Bearing capacity of soil in shallow foundations.\r\n\u2022 Settlements of granular and cohesive soils, soil consolidation.\r\n\u2022 Behavior of soils under drained and undrained conditions.\r\n\u2022 Earth pressures and retaining structures.\r\n\u2022 Introduction to the current regulatory framework (Eurocode 7).","goals":"The aim of the course is to help the student understand the basic principles of Soil Mechanics, to\r\nconsolidate knowledge regarding the behavior of the \u201csoil\u201d as a civil engineering material and to\r\ndevelop the ability to computationally address basic problems in classic applications of Soil\r\nMechanics. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:\r\n\u2022 Recognize and understand the basic characteristics of the behavior of different types of soils.\r\n\u2022 Distinguish and comprehend the parameters related to the bearing capacity of the soil and to the\r\ndeveloping settlements in the soil.\r\n\u2022 Calculate the bearing capacity of the soil as well as the developing settlements in the case of\r\nsurface foundations.\r\n\u2022 Calculate the horizontal soil stresses and earth pressures.\r\n\u2022 Combine the individual soil properties and characteristics and be able to differentiate and adapt\r\nestimation and computation procedures based on the particular parameters of each examined case\r\nstudy.\r\n\u2022 Synthesize solutions based on the theories that have been taught, evaluating the requirements of\r\nthe problem at hand, being able to support the proposed solutions, and compare by choosing the\r\nmost appropriate among different approaches.","skills":"The course contributes to the following skills:\r\n\u2022 Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information\r\n\u2022 Decision-making\r\n\u2022 Working independently\r\n\u2022 Project planning\r\n\u2022 Self awareness excercise","teaching_methods":"Face to face.","ict_usage":"Lecture presentations using computer and projector, in\r\nperson or by teleconference (remotely) if required.\r\nSupport of the learning process through the e-learning\r\nplatform and electronic communication with students\r\n(online announcements and comments, e-mail,\r\nannouncements on the Department's website etc.). If\r\nrequired, support of students by using teleconference tools\r\nand software.","teaching_organization":{"activity_1":{"description":"Lectures","workload":26},"activity_2":{"description":"Practice\/exercises","workload":26},"activity_3":{"description":"Practice\/exercises","workload":30},"activity_4":{"description":"Individual Study","workload":48},"activity_5":{"description":"TOTAL","workload":130},"activity_6":{"description":"","workload":""}},"students_evaluation":"Written final examination including:\r\n\u2022 Short answer and Multiple Choice Theoretical Questions\r\n(Formative and\/or Inferential)\r\n\u2022 Solving problems-exercises\r\nWritten assignments and oral examination including:\r\n\u2022 Solving problems-exercises\r\n\u2022 Assessment of knowledge on basic subjects of the course","bib_textbooks":"