Name: SPECIAL FOUNDATIONS
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:
martes - 09:00 / 11:00
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 / 11:00
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
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 Contratado Doctor
Number of five-year periods:
Number of six-year periods: 0
Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile
Lecturer data: HAUSEN VARGAS, MARÍA EVANGELINA
Knowledge area: Ingeniería del Terreno
Department: Ingeniería Minera y Civil
Telephone: 968325735
Email: m.hausen@upct.es
Office hours and location:
Qualifications/Degrees:
Academic rank in UPCT: Profesora Asociada
Number of five-year periods: Not applicable due to the type of teaching figure
Number of six-year periods: No procede por el tipo de figura docente
Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile
[CB8 ]. Students are required to be able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of formulating judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.
[G01 ]. Scientific-technical and methodological training for the continuous recycling of knowledge and the exercise of professional functions of advice, analysis, design, calculation, project, planning, management, construction, maintenance, conservation and exploitation in the fields of civil engineering.
[G05 ]. Knowledge of the profession of Road, Canal and Port Engineer, and of the activities that can be carried out in the field of Civil Engineering.
La asignatura optativa Procedimientos especiales de cimentación desarrolla la competencia "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".
Los alumnos tienen que cursar 16,5 ECTS optativos que están agrupados en 3 bloques de 4 asignaturas por temáticas: "Hidráulica, Medio Ambiente y Energía", "Construcción" y "Transportes, Urbanismo y Ordenación del Territorio".
Cada alumno tiene que elegir un bloque.
Bloque de Hidráulica, Medio Ambiente y Energía (16,5 ECTS)
Energía hidroeléctrica, eólica y mareomotriz (4.5 ECTS), Análisis de Sistemas Hidráulicos e Hidrológicos (3 ECTS), Modelización y Simulación de Estructuras Hidráulicas (4,5 ECTS), Ingeniería Fluvial (4,5 ECTS)
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 los 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), Intersecciones y enlaces en redes viarias (4,5 ECTS), Planificación y Gestión Territorial (3 ECTS), Ingeniería Paisajística (4,5 ECTS)
[T07 ]. Using information resources responsibly
Al cursar la materia el alumnado debe ser capaz de:
1. Aplicar los conocimientos de la mecánica de suelos y de rocas en el estudio, proyecto y construcción de cimentaciones especiales (en edificios, puentes, puertos, presas de tierra, etc.)
2. Aplicar los conocimientos de la mecánica de suelos y de rocas en procedimientos geotécnicos específicos (técnicas de mejora del terreno, pantallas de contención de excavaciones, anclajes y micropilotes).
3. Analizar el comportamiento dinámico del suelo de cara al diseño sismorresistente.
4. Localizar, analizar y seleccionar la información precisa para desarrollar su actividad profesional/investigadora.
Cimentaciones de edificios. Cimentación de puentes, Cimentación de obras portuarias. Técnicas de mejora del terreno. Pantallas de contención de excavaciones. Anclajes 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
Laboratory practice 01: "Simple Compression Test"
Simple Compression Test to determine Young¿s modulus and Poisson¿s ratio
Laboratory practice 02: "Complete oedometric test"
Complete oedometric test. Obtaining edometric curve and consolidation curves
Computer practice 01: "Soil consolidation improvement by using Prefabricated Vertical Drains"
Soil consolidation improvement by using Prefabricated Vertical Drains. Resolution with SICOMED_3D
Laboratory practice 03: "Direct shear test on cohesive soils"
Direct shear test on cohesive soils. Obtaining residual and peak resistance parameters
Computer practice 02: "Pile foundation under bridge deck support"
Pile foundation under bridge deck support. Resolution with PLAXIS
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"), 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 recommendations 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.
Theory classes, problems and/or resolution of practical cases in the classroom.
Explanation of the theoretical fundamentals necessary for mastering the different foundation techniques and soil treatments through the support of slide shows.
Explanation of techniques and methods of this discipline. Resolution of the doubts raised by the students.
38
100
Computer practice.
Solving real problems through the support of specific computer tools for Soil Mechanics.
Completion of practice reports.
2
100
Laboratory and/or field practice.
The students will perform:
- Direct shear test.
- Oedometer test (consolidation)
1
100
Technical visits, Seminars, Conferences, Conferences, 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.
2
100
Continuous assessment activities.
Carrying out a problem, work or project, individually* assigned to the student, with which it is intended to work the capacity for analysis and the choice of the most appropriate methodologies for the successful resolution of the same.
The student will put into practice the knowledge acquired on available materials, equipment and technologies and must make a correct interpretation of the results obtained.
* These tasks may also be proposed in groups.
2
100
Final assessment activities.
Multiple choice final exam of 60 questions
2
100
Study and work of the student (individual and/or teamwork) including, if necessary, handling of information in other languages.
Study and work of the student (individual).
The student will have to handle information in several languages
86
0
Tutorials.
Resolution of doubts about the concepts already taught in class and/or practices
2
50
Exam/s (theory and/or practice).
Exam(s) (theory and/or practice). There will be 2 partial exams (30 questions echa exam) throughout the course.
At the end of the semester, the student can choose between keeping the average mark obtained in the partial exams or taking a final exam with all the content of the subject (60 questions).
The student's theoretical knowledge acquired during the course will be valued, as well as its ability to apply it to real practical situations.
With this activity, the following learning outcomes are evaluated: RA1, RA2 and RA3.
50 %
Individual assignments and/or presentations.
Evaluation of individual work assignments (problem, work or project).
The ability to solve practical cases individually, using the tools seen in class, will be valued.
With this activity, the following learning outcomes are evaluated: RA1 and RA4.
20 %
Team assignments and/or presentations.
Evaluation of team work assignments (problem, work or project).
The ability to solve practical cases as a team, using the tools seen in class, will be valued.
With this activity, the following learning outcomes are evaluated: RA1, RA2, RA3 and RA4.
20 %
Other evaluation activities oriented to student follow-up (active participation, etc.).
Summative evaluation (scoring and mid-term). Periodic monitoring of student learning.
The evolution of the student throughout the course will be valued, both at a theoretical-conceptual level and at a practical level.
With this activity, the following learning outcomes are evaluated: RA2 and RA3.
10 %
Exam/s (theory and/or practice).
Exam(s) (theory and/or practice). There will be 2 partial exams (30 questions echa exam) throughout the course.
At the end of the semester, the student can choose between keeping the average mark obtained in the partial exams or taking a final exam with all the content of the subject (60 questions).
The student's theoretical knowledge acquired during the course will be valued, as well as its ability to apply it to real practical situations.
With this activity, the following learning outcomes are evaluated: RA1, RA2 and RA3.
50 %
Individual assignments and/or presentations.
Evaluation of individual work assignments (problem, work or project).
The ability to solve practical cases individually, using the tools seen in class, will be valued.
With this activity, the following learning outcomes are evaluated: RA1 and RA4.
20 %
Team assignments and/or presentations.
Evaluation of team work assignments (problem, work or project).
The ability to solve practical cases as a team, using the tools seen in class, will be valued.
With this activity, the following learning outcomes are evaluated: RA1, RA2, RA3 and RA4.
20 %
Other evaluation activities oriented to student follow-up (active participation, etc.).
Summative evaluation (scoring and mid-term). Periodic monitoring of student learning.
The evolution of the student throughout the course will be valued, both at a theoretical-conceptual level and at a practical level.
With this activity, the following learning outcomes are evaluated: RA2 and RA3.
10 %
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