EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES

Course Description

The course would cover how Earth retaining systems form an important component of many civil engineering projects. In particular, it is a necessary element for deep excavations, which are commonly performed in modern cities to obtain underground space. This course will provide extensive discussions for the design and analysis of retaining systems including gravity walls, sheet-pile walls, and diaphragm walls. Students will learn to use computer software to analyze a retaining wall for deep excavation. The course will cover the following topics: lateral earth pressure, retaining wall types, analysis of backfilled walls and in-situ walls, stability of wall and base, settlements due to excavation, strut and anchor systems, diaphragm walls: slurry control, concrete technology, instrumentation for deep excavation. Basic concepts of theory of earth pressures behind retaining structures, with special application to design of retaining walls, bulkheads, sheet piles and excavation bracing. Effects of flexibility, creep in soils, and construction techniques on the stability of bulkheads and sheet piles. Mechanical stabilization of soils, such as with soil nails and geosynthetics. Keywords: retaining structures, deep excavation, earth pressure

EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES

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1. 1. Critically evaluates current and advanced knowledge in civil engineering and makes original contributions that expand the boundaries of the field.
2. 2. Identifies complex engineering problems, develops new methods or models, and scientifically validates them.
3. 3. Analyzes existing theories, methods, and applications in depth and applies them to new areas of research.
4. 4. Designs, conducts, and interprets independent scientific research within disciplinary or interdisciplinary contexts.
5. 5. Plans, executes, and completes original research in accordance with principles of scientific ethics and integrity.
6. 6. Designs and develops innovative systems, processes, or methodologies in the field of civil engineering.
7. 7. Evaluates scientific, technological, social, and environmental developments in the field and proposes sustainable engineering solutions.
8. 8. Effectively uses and develops advanced computational, modeling, and simulation techniques in civil engineering applications.
9. 9. Critically reviews national and international scientific literature in the field and produces original scholarly publications.
10. 10. Communicates scientific research and its results effectively through written, oral, and visual means in national and international contexts.
11. 11. Demonstrates leadership in interdisciplinary research environments, initiates new collaborations, and manages research teams.
12. 12. Utilizes knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society, evaluates the ethical, social, and environmental impacts of engineering practices, and makes responsible decisions.

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