Course: Numerical methods in geotechnology

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Course title Numerical methods in geotechnology
Course code KDS/DNMGP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Doležel Vladimír, doc. Ing. CSc.
  • Doležel Petr, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Šmejda Aleš, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Basic numerical methods. Method, method development in the series. Energy principles and approximate methods of analysis elastodynamic continuum (the principle of virtual work, Lagrange principle Ritz method). Basics of the finite element method solution procedure. Methods for solving large systems of equations. Solving nonlinear problems. Basics of boundary element methods. Integral equations and their possible roles in the numerical solution of mechanics. Transfer matrix method and its application in dynamic systems Algorithmic procedures for geotechnical problems. Mathematical models: finite element method, boundary element, kinematic elements and so on. Physical models of natural and geological environment. Geotechnical software for PC (algorithm standards, flat and pile foundations, construction sheeting, plates on elastic foundation, slope stability, underground structures lining and ect.). Software GEO.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Skills training
Learning outcomes
Aim of the course is to inform students with the use of numerical methods for the solution of geotechnical problems.
After completing the course the student is able to design and implement a simple assessment of the geotechnical design using computational software GEO. Their knowledge can be applied in any particular design practice.
Prerequisites
Students must have before the test in this subject matter bachelor's degree graduate Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

Terms of the credit determines the lecturer. Participation in exercise - at least 70% Preparation and submission of all tasks assigned to exercise At the end, the students will demonstrate an active knowledge of this problem.
Recommended literature
  • BITTNAR Z., ŠEJNOHA J. Metody numerické analýzy konstrukcí 1, 2 ČVUT Praha 1991.
  • VALCHÁŘOVÁ, J.: Moderní numerické metody v mechanice kontinua. TKI, SNTL, Praha, 1987..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Transport Engineering Study plan (Version): Transport Structures (2013) Category: Construction industry, geodesy and cartography 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer