Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Applied Soil Mechanics (250MEG008) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Contents

Cam-clay Model (1): Introduction and basic concepts. Cam-clay model (2): Formulation and predictions. Mohr-Coulomb (1): Strenght Mohr-Coulomb (2): Undrained shear strenght Practical exercises

Dedication

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

Triaxial test

Dedication

6h Laboratory classes + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 10h 11m

First partial exam

Dedication

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

Settlements.

Dedication

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

Plastic collapse theorems: upper and lower bounds Practical exercises

Dedication

6h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 10h 11m

PLAXIS code in Geotechnical Engineering

Dedication

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

Second partial exam

Dedication

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