Name: SPECIAL FOUNDATIONS PROCEDURES
Code: 213101023
Type: Elective
ECTS: 4.5
Length of subject: Per term
Semester and course: 2nd Year - First term
Speciality:
Language: English
Mode of study: On-site class
Lecturer data: GARCÍA ROS, GONZALO
Knowledge area: Ingeniería del Terreno
Department: Ingeniería Minera y Civil
Telephone: 968325743
Email: gonzalo.garcia@upct.es
Office hours and location:
lunes - 11:00 / 14:00
EDIFICIO DE LA ETSINO Y LA EICM, planta 0, Despacho 0.28
Para atención fuera del horario de tutorías, escribir a: gonzalo.garcia@upct.es
miércoles - 09:00 / 12:00
EDIFICIO DE LA ETSINO Y LA EICM, planta 0, Despacho 0.28
Para atención fuera del horario de tutorías, escribir a: gonzalo.garcia@upct.es
Tutorials will be carried out by request of the student sending an email to gonzalo.garcia@upct.es
Qualifications/Degrees:
PhD in Phd. in Ground Engineering (Soil Consolidation) from Technical University of Cartagena (SPAIN) - 2016
Engineer in Civil Engineer from Polytechnic university of Valencia (SPAIN) - 2009
Academic rank in UPCT: Profesor Titular de Universidad
Number of five-year periods: 1
Number of six-year periods: 1 de investigación
Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile
Responsible for the groups: G1
CE03. Conocimiento de técnicas especiales de cimentación y de métodos de mejora del terreno. Capacidad para analizar la interacción obra-terreno y para resolver los problemas usuales de la Ingeniería Geotécnica. Capacidad para elegir los procedimientos de construcción más adecuados en situaciones reales de cimentación de obras de ingeniería civil y edificación. Uso de software especializado en ingeniería geotécnica.
Al termino de esta enseñanza el alumnado debe ser capaz de:
DRA1 Aplicar los conocimientos de la mecánica de suelos y de rocas en el estudio, proyecto y construcción de cimentaciones especiales (en obras lineales, puentes, puertos, presas de tierra, muros, edificaciones, etc.).
DRA2 Emplear los conocimientos de la mecánica de suelos y de rocas en procedimientos geotécnicos específicos (técnicas de mejora del terreno, estructuras de contención de excavaciones, presas de materiales sueltos, anclajes, pilotes y micropilotes).
DRA3 Analizar el comportamiento dinámico del suelo de cara al diseño sismorresistente.
DRA4 Utilizar los recursos de información disponibles tales como bases de datos, sistemas de información geográfica, etc., filtrando y evaluando la calidad de las fuentes.
DRA5 Uso de software especializado en ingeniería geotécnica, aplicando sus funcionalidades principales para el análisis y diseño de soluciones en problemas reales del ámbito profesional
Cimentaciones en suelos difíciles. Rellenos sanitarios (vertederos). Técnicas de mejora de la capacidad portante del terreno. Construcción y control de estructuras de contención de excavaciones. Construcción y control de presas de materiales sueltos. Cimentación de puentes y obras portuarias. Anclajes. Pilotes y micropilotes. Efectos dinámicos y sísmicos.
1. Cimentaciones en suelos difíciles
1.1: Terrenos colapsables
1.2: Terrenos expansivos
1.3: Rellenos sanitarios (vertederos)
1.4: Mejora de la capacidad portante del terreno
1.5: Mejora del terreno mediante el empleo de mechas drenantes
2. Construcción de muros pantalla
2.1: Metodología constructiva y control técnico. Ámbito de aplicación
2.2: Estudio de casos prácticos
3. Construcción de presas de materiales sueltos
3.1: Características básicas del cuerpo de presa
3.2: Control geotécnico en ejecución
3.3: Control de estabilidad del cuerpo de presa
4. Otros medios de sostenimiento y control de deformaciones
4.1: Micropilotes
4.2: Anclajes
4.3: Pilotes prefabricados
5. Problemas geotécnicos dinámicos
5.1: Comportamiento dinámico del suelo
5.2: Vibración de cimentaciones en terrenos elásticos
Computer practice 01: "Stability Analysis with PLAXIS 2D: Application of the ¿-c Strength Reduction Method"
Formulation and resolution (with PLAXIS 2D) of the following Geotechnical Engineering problems: P1) Long-term stability analysis of a cutting excavation in a homogeneous material. P2) Stability analysis of an embankment under drained and undrained conditions. Individual practice: 4 hours. The student must submit a report at the end of the course.
Computer practice 02: "Stability of a road embankment using drains on soft foundation soil"
Formulation and resolution (with PLAXIS 2D) of the following Geotechnical Engineering problems: P3) Stability of a road embankment using drains on soft foundation soil. Individual practice: 3 hours. The student must submit a report at the end of the course.
Computer practice 03: "Consolidation analysis of an embankment on a homogeneous soil for the creation of a highway"
Formulation and resolution (with PLAXIS 2D) of the following Geotechnical Engineering problem: P4) Consolidation analysis of an embankment on a homogeneous soil for the creation of a highway. Individual practice: 3 hours. The student must submit a report at the end of the course.
Computer practice 04 "Structural design margins for shallow foundations based on soil bearing capacity and permissible settlement"
Formulation and resolution (with PLAXIS 2D) of the following Geotechnical Engineering problem: P5) Settlement analysis and determination of the bearing capacity of a shallow foundation on clay soil. Group work practice: 3 hours. Students must submit a report at the end of the course.
Computer practice 05: "Pile foundation under bridge deck support"
Formulation and resolution (with PLAXIS 2D) of the following Geotechnical Engineering problem: P6) Pile foundation under bridge deck support. Group work practice: 3 hours. Students must submit a report at the end of the course.
Computer practice 06: "Dry excavation using a tie back wall"
Formulation and resolution (with PLAXIS 2D) of the following Geotechnical Engineering problem: P7) Dry excavation supported by concrete diaphragm walls tied with pre-stressed ground anchors. Group work practice: 4 hours. Students must submit a report at the end of the course.
Promoting the continuous improvement of working and study conditions of the entire university community is one the basic principles and goals of the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. Such commitment to prevention and the responsibilities arising from it concern all realms of the university: governing bodies, management team, teaching and research staff, administrative and service staff and students. The UPCT Service of Occupational Hazards (Servicio de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales de la UPCT) has published a "Risk Prevention Manual for new students" (Manual de acogida al estudiante en materia de prevención de riesgos), which may be downloaded from the e-learning platform ("Aula Virtual") under the `Act in an Emergency¿ section, `Technical Guides¿ tab, with instructions and recommendations on how to act properly, from the point of view of prevention (safety, ergonomics, etc.), when developing any type of activity at the University. You will also find, in the ¿Act in an Emergency¿, sectionrecommendations on how to proceed in an emergency or if an incident occurs. Particularly when carrying out training practices in laboratories, workshops or field work, you must follow all your teacher's instructions, because he/she is the person responsible for your safety and health during practice performance. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and do not put your safety or that of your classmates at risk.
Relación con otras asignaturas del plan de estudios: la asignatura forma parte del itinerario optativo de "Construcción". Es recomendable poseer los conocimientos de geotecnia adquiridos en la asignatura de Geotecnia y Cimientos, impartida durante el primer curso del Máster en Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos.
Conocimientos previos recomendados: es muy recomendable poseer conocimientos de matemáticas, física, mecánica, resistencia de materiales y geotecnia a nivel de Máster en Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos.
Cada estudiante tiene que elegir y cursar un itinerario optativo de 16.5 ECTS, agrupados en 3 bloques de 4 asignaturas por temáticas:
-Bloque de Construcción (16.5 ECTS). Puentes (4.5 ECTS), Tipología estructural y constructiva (4.5 ECTS), Procedimientos especiales de cimentación (4.5 ECTS), Aplicaciones del método de elementos finitos en ingeniería estructural (3 ECTS).
-Bloque de Transportes, Urbanismo y Ordenación del Territorio (16.5 ECTS). Infraestructuras y servicios urbanos (4.5 ECTS), Intersección y enlaces en redes viarias (4.5 ECTS), Planificación y gestión territorial (3 ECTS), Ingeniería paisajística, territorial y de la planificación ambiental (4.5 ECTS).
-Bloque de Hidráulica, Medio Ambiente y Energía (16.5 ECTS). Energía hidroeléctrica, eólica y mareomotriz (4.5 ECTS), Modelos numéricos de zonas inundables (3 ECTS), Modelización y simulación de estructuras hidráulicas (4.5 ECTS), Ingeniería fluvial (4.5 ECTS).
Class in conventional classroom: theory, problems, case studies, seminars, etc.
Delivery of the theoretical principles essential for understanding and mastering different foundation techniques and soil improvement methods, using slide presentations as a teaching aid.
Explanation of the techniques and methods relevant to this discipline, along with clarification of any questions or doubts raised by the students.
10 hours will be devoted to problem analysis using geotechnical engineering software (PLAXIS 2D).
25
100
Class in laboratory: practical classes / internships
The Students will review basic concepts related to the use of PLAXIS 2D software
3
100
Class in the field or open classroom (technical visits, lectures, etc.)
Field practice that includes:
1) visit to a prefabricated pile factory.
2) visit to a slope stabilization using anchors.
These activities are intended to make students aware of the Sustainable Development Goals, such as building resilient infrastructures, promoting sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation.
5
100
Class in a computer classroom: practical classes / internships
Solving real problems through the support of specific computer software for Soil Mechanics (PLAXIS 2D).
- Slope stability.
- Consolidation analysis and drainage acceleration through the use of vertical drains.
- Bearing capacity of shallow foundations.
- Pile foundation under bridge deck support.
- Dry excavation using a tie back wall.
- Anchor reinforcements
Individual and group work.
Write and submit computer lab reports
10
100
Continuous assessment activities during class hours.
Does not apply for course 26-27. This hours will be carried out in AF1
2
100
Final and ongoing assessment activities outside class hours.
Multiple choice partial exam 01: 30 questions related to a hypothetical individual course project.
Multiple choice partial exam 02: 30 questions related to a hypothetical group course work.
4
100
Tutorials
Resolution of doubts about the concepts already taught in class and/or practices
4
50
Student work: study or individual or group work
Study of the student.
Work of the student (1 individual work + 1 team work): Completion of a problem, task, or project assigned to the student(s), aimed at developing their analytical skills and ability to select the most appropriate methodologies for its effective resolution. The student(s) will apply the knowledge acquired regarding available materials, equipment, and technologies, and must demonstrate the ability to correctly interpret the results obtained.
The student(s) will have to handle information in several languages.
82
0
Exam/s (theory and/or practice).
Evaluation of individual coursework (01) problem, work or project.
The ability to independently solve practical cases using the tools covered in class and during computer lab sessions will be assessed.
With this activity, the following learning outcomes are evaluated: DRA1, DRA2, DRA3, DRA4 and DRA5.
40 %
Individual assignments and/or presentations.
Oral defense of the individual coursework (01) problem, work or project.
Students shall prepare the materials they consider necessary for this evaluation.
The following learning outcomes are evaluated: DRA1, DRA2, DRA3, DRA4 and DRA5.
20 %
Team assignments and/or presentations
Evaluation of team coursework (02) problem, work or project.
The ability to solve practical cases as a working group using the tools covered in class and during computer lab sessions will be assessed.
With this activity, the following learning outcomes are evaluated: DRA1, DRA2, DRA3, DRA4 and DRA5.
30 %
Other evaluation activities
Oral defense of the team coursework (02) problem, work or project.
Students shall prepare the materials they consider necessary for this evaluation.
The following learning outcomes are evaluated: DRA1, DRA2, DRA3, DRA4 and DRA5.
10 %
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Presentation slides provided by the lecturer.