Soil stabilization 1300-OSTW-GES

The lecture focuses on methods strengthening soil in different areas of construction works (housing, road, underground, etc.). They include methods of stabilization of cohesive, loose and organic soils, from those used in ancient times, those that are continuously used and tested, to modern methods. Appropriate selection of soil stabilization methods, determination of the content and quantity of reinforcing materials and methods to improve the properties of subsoil of existing constructions will be discussed.

Type of course

obligatory courses

Prerequisites (description)

The student should have basic knowledge related to: - sub-division of rocks with regard to their origin and composition, - soil science and engineering geology. Knowledge on these subjects can be acquired during following courses: - Physical Geology, - Fundamentals of Engineering Geology, - Soil Science, - Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics.

Course coordinators

Ireneusz Gawriuczenkow

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student:
- is able to explain the risk associated with the existence of weak soil
(P2A_W04),
- is oriented in the directions of the development of soil stability methods and their constant progress (P2A_W05),
- has skills in basic soil research techniques for the possible use of selected methods of soil stabilization (P2A_W07),
- is able to evaluate the physical and mechanical properties of soils, is prepared to perform simple studies for geological and engineering documentation (P2A_U01),
- uses available information on soil strengthening (P2A_U03),
- demonstrates the ability to draw correct conclusions based on the available data (P2A_U07),
- understands the need for gaining knowledge and improving competence and qualifications in the field of engineering geology (soil strengthening methods) (P2A_K01),
- is aware of the impact of human activity on the soil environment, demonstrates solicitude for the geological environment (P2A_K04).

Assessment criteria

Requirements for final exam: knowledge of the material presented during the lectures.
Final written test. If the first date of the test is not passed, the student has the right to join the retake test.

Practical placement

none

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

Applied geology, full-time, second cycle degree

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 1300-OSTW-GES in USOSweb