italian version

Aims :

This course is dedicated to the design of earth retaining structures. A basic knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering subjects is required.

Topics :

Lectures: Basic soil mechanics: Soil geotechnical properties in the design of earth retaining structures. Earth pressure theories, both in static and seismic conditions. Soil structure interaction models. Earth walls, diaphragm walls, sheet piles. Reinforced earth. Anchors.
Practical work: design examples of flexible earth retaining structures and of their anchors, by using professional software made available to the students.


Textbooks :

lecture notes and papers from technical journals

Exam :

Presentation of a written report on the practical work of the year and an oral discussion

Tutorial Session :

Friday hours 15 -17