In this subject it is intended that the student knows the technological principles in the field of soil mechanics.
The knowledge about this area will focus on understanding the basic aspects of elasticity, elasto-plasticity, water flow in continuous media, consolidation and resistance behavior of soils. Another target will be to know the different experimental process for characterization, classification, resistance and consolidation in soils. To know how to design and calculate retaining walls and foundations.
These theoretical and practical notions should allow the student to solve real problems and understand the singularity of the technology developed in this field. The principles of rock and soil mechanics are based on scientific knowledge, but the technical works are projected in a natural environmental where the variability of the input parameters is very relevant and has a very significant influence on the results. The knowledge of the peculiarities of this discipline will enable to solve and make good decisions into this geological context.
English Friendly subject: International students may request from the teachers: a) materials and bibliographic references in English, b) tutoring sessions in English, c) exams and assessments in English.
