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BA8301 - Marine Geotechnical Engineering

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Approved report
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Approved report 100/100

Course content

Marine soil investigations, skirted foundations, anchoring, piles, slope stability, cyclic loadings.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:The candidate should have knowledge of:- Equipment and standard soil investigation methods in use offshore- Geotechnical problems related to offshore oil exploration and production- Calculation procedures relevant for foundations, piles and anchors subjected to cyclic loadingSkills:The candidate is able to:- Evaluate and make use of a standard report of marine site investigations- Identify geotechnical problems in a project- Estimate the capacities of foundations, piles and anchors for given design parameters for the soil at handGeneral competence:The candidate can:- Communicate with designers in Marine Soil Mechanics- Communicate with operators and designers in adjacent fields of Offshore Engineering- Work within a group specialising in Marine Soil Mechanics

Learning methods and activities

Lectured as guided self study, student's reports and analyses. To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required.

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignments

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)

Required previous knowledge

The course will be run if at least 3 students with relevant background wish to attend. If you wish to attend, please contact the course coordinator. Students not admitted to the PhD programme in engineering may be approved by the course coordinator.

Course materials

Handouts.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
DIB2083 10.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  10.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Examination

Examination arrangement: Approved report

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Approved report 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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