Outline of lecture

The lecture focuses on various approaches to stability problems in geotechnical engineering, including limit analysis, limit equilibrium method, and finite element method. The lecture also covers soil-structure interaction problems, seismic stability problems, recent ground improvement methods for stabilising structures, and design philosophy and design code.

Purpose of lecture

The lecture focuses on various approaches to stability problems in geotechnical engineering, including limit analysis, limit equilibrium method, and finite element method. The lecture also covers soil-structure interaction problems, seismic stability problems, recent ground improvement methods for stabilising structures, and design philosophy and design code.

Plan of lecture

1. Introduction
2. Basic mechanics for geotechnical engineering
3. Soil behaviour and modelling
4. Limit analysis 1
5. Limit analysis 2
6. Finite element method 1
7. Finite element method 2
8. Soil-Structure Interaction problems 1
9. Soil-Structure Interaction problems 2
10. Seismic stability problems
11. Underground construction
12. Soil improvements & reinforcement
13. Design philosophy and design code
14. Site visit
15. Examination

Textbook and reference

Handouts on each topic will be provided by lectures.

Related and/or prerequisite courses

None

Evaluation

Attendance, Assignments & Examination