Course - Marine Geotechnical Engineering - BA8301
BA8301 - Marine Geotechnical Engineering
About
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)
Recommended previous knowledge
TBA 4105 Geotechnics, Design Methods.TBA 4110 Geotechnics, Material Properties.TBA 4115 Geotechnics, Structures.
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 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
10.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Technological subjects
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
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"