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Characterisation and Behaviour of Geomaterials (250MEG005) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Contents

Introduction. General concepts. Main approaches to describe the behavior of geomaterials.

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Description of the behavior of Geomaterials based on Continuum Mechanics, part I: Notation and Tensors.

Dedication

3h Large group + 8h 23m Self Study
Total: 11h 23m

Description of the behavior of Geomaterials based on Continuum Mechanics, part II: General Principles and Elasticity

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Description of the behavior of Geomaterials based on Continuum Mechanics, part III: Elasto-PLasticity and advanced topics

Dedication

9h Large group + 12h 34m Self Study
Total: 21h 34m

Fracture Mechanics

Dedication

6h Large group + 8h 23m Self Study
Total: 14h 23m

Numerical Methods in Geomechanics I: FEM - Continuum

Dedication

6h Large group + 8h 23m Self Study
Total: 14h 23m

Numerical methods in Geomechanics II: FEM Interfaces and Fracture Mechanics

Dedication

6h Large group + 3h Medium group + 12h 36m Self Study
Total: 21h 36m

Dedication

3h Laboratory classes + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m