italian version

Aims :

The course is aimed at providing the student with a comprehensive overview on the available laboratory and in-situ geotechnical investigation methods. Special emphasis is to given to crucial aspects of the planning of geotechnical investigations and monitoring and to the interpretation of test results.

Topics :

Regulation. Regulations on geotechnical design in Italy. DM LLPP 11 Marzo 1988. Design in seismic zones. AGI’s Recommendations. Eurocode 7 and 8.
Laboratory testing. Soil classification. Index properties. Grain size analyses. Consistency limits. The USCS system. Soil compressibility. Oedometer tests (IL, CRL, CRS). Shear Strength. Triaxial tests (conventional, stress-path) Direct shear tests.
In situ investigation and testing. Trial pits. Drillings. Boreholes logging. Sampling. Standard Penetration Test (SPT). Cone penetration test (CPT and CPTU). Shear Vane tests. Vane. Plate loading tests (PLT). Measurement of pore pressure. Standpipes. Piezometers. Permeability tests in boreholes: Lefranc and Lugeon tests. Pumping tests.
Geotechnical Monitoring Monitoring of buildings and earthen structures. Settlement and damage patterns. Level surveys. Clinometers. Inclinometers.


Textbooks :

F. CESTARI “Prove geotecniche in sito”. Geo-Graph Ed.; R. LANCELLOTTA “Geotecnica” Zanichelli Ed. Course material prepared by the teacher.

Exam :

The exam consists in oral questions. The student is also required to present and discuss practical exercises regarding the subjects of the course.

Tutorial Session :

Tuesday, 16:30 - 18:30