Basics of GeotechnicsLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: AT00DE27
Credits
3 op
Objective
The student knows the usability of rock and different earth materials in construction. The student knows the characteristics of the ground types and the effect of the characteristics on the placement of various functions, as well as the space required for drainage when planning space reservations for land use. The student understands the effects of water and its movement on soil. The student knows the most common soil and contaminated soil research methods. The student knows the effects of soil quality on buildability and costs.
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Urban Planning (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Eija Hauska-Mertanen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 1. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 1 (Size: 1. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 1. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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TLTIKKS24SM
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Exam 1
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student knows the usability of rock and different earth materials in construction. The student knows the characteristics of the ground types and the effect of the characteristics on the placement of various functions, as well as the space required for drainage when planning space reservations for land use. The student understands the effects of water and its movement on soil. The student knows the most common soil and contaminated soil research methods. The student knows the effects of soil quality on buildability and costs.
Assessment scale
1-5