Course - Marine Geotechnical Engineering - BA8301
BA8301 - Marine Geotechnical Engineering
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Report
Grade: Passed/Failed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapport | 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 loading
Skills:
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 hand
General 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
Recommended previous knowledge
TBA 4105 Geotechnics, Design Methods.
TBA 4110 Geotechnics, Material Properties.
TBA 4115 Geotechnics, Structures.
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 2020
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Rapport 100/100
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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"