Physical Modelling in Geotechnics

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Lecturer
Takemura Jiro  Takahashi Akihiro 
Place
Fri3-4(M112)  
Credits
Lecture2  Exercise0  Experiment0
Code
61061
Syllabus updated
2015/10/1
Lecture notes updated
2015/9/16
Semester
Fall Semester

Outline of lecture

This course covers scaling laws and modeling considerations for physical modeling in geotechnical problems both for static and dynamic conditions with laboratory exercises.

01.Introduction
02.Similitude and modeling principle
03.Design of physical model and model ground preparation
04.Model planning and measurement strategy
05.Sensors
06.Recent development in physical modeling
07.Modeling exercise

Purpose of lecture

To learn fundamental knowledge and techniques related to physical modeling in geotechnical boundary value problems, including similitude, principles of measurement and test program strategy and to understand the usefuless of physical modeling through lectures and modeling exercise with presentations and discussions.

Plan of lecture

1. Introduction + an example of application of centrifuge modeling
2. Similitude and modeling principles
3. Design of physical model and model ground preparation
4. Modeling exercise 1: preparation of dry sand model ground in a mould
5. Modeling exercise 1: continue
6. Measurements strategy and sensors
7. Recent development in physical modeling - static problems
8. Modeling exercise 2: Bearing capacity of shallow foundation on dry sand
9. Modeling exercise 2: continue
10. Presentation of exercise results and discussion - Exercises 1 & 2
11. Recent development in physical modeling - dynamic problems
12. Modeling exercise 3: Modeling of soil-structure interaction problems (1G model or centrifuge model) and verification of numerical or analytical model: Orientation and Group discussion
or under cyclic lateral loading (1G model or centrifuge model )
13. Modeling exercise 3: Proposal
14. Modeling exercise 3: continue & progress report
15. Modeling exercise 3: continue & progress report
16. Presentation of exercise results and discussion - Exercise 3

Textbook and reference

Handouts on each topic will be provided by lecture.

Reference:
Geotechnical Centrifuge Technology(Blackie Academic & Professional)

Related and/or prerequisite courses

None

Evaluation

Assignments, Exercise & Examination

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