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Tunnel Construction and Construction Pits: (Fall 2012) |
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| Course code : | BBGT-T2-U1 | ||
| ECTS Credits : | 10 | Status : | Optional |
| Revised : | 07/05 2013 | Written : | 12/06 2003 |
| Placement : | 6-7 semester | Hours per week : | 18 |
| Length : | 1 semester | Teaching Language : | English if English students are present |
| Objective : | 1. Construction pits The student shall gain knowledge about and understanding for the special problems and characteristics of design of Construction Pits with special emphasis on pits with bottom below groundwater table. The student shall be able to plan the construction and design the structures in a Construction Pit. 2. Tunnel Construction The student shall gain knowledge about and understanding for the different types of tunnel structures. The student shall be able to plan the construction and design the structures for tunnel and approaching structures. The student, who has met the course objectives, are at the final exam able to: • Analyse and assess different types of tunnel structures considering the function and the physical environnement. • Analyse, assess and design tunnel structures. Explain the choice. • assess the need for and range of dewatering. • Explain the chosen dewatering method and design a dewatering system. • Make slope stability analysis. • Present and explain the team cooperation. • Reflect on the group"s cooperation focusing on the interaction between international students and Danish students |
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| Principal Content : | 1. Construction Pits: Design and Construction Stability of bottom, slopes and walls. Dewatering systems Retaining walls (inclusive special walls) Anchoring and propping of walls 2. Tunnel construction Tunnel types: -Cut and cover. -Immerged tunnels. -Bored tunnels. Tunnel structures: -Top- and bottom slab. Driven walls. In-situ walls |
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| Teaching method : | Presentations and assignments Students presentations and discussions. Self tuition Excursions Course Projects are carried out in groups of 2 - 4 students. Decision on the course project is decided upon by the professors after proposal from the students. Supervisors contribute to the group formation that integrates foreign and Danish students. |
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| Required prequisites : | The student must have passed all Theme Courses | ||
| Recommended prerequisites : | - | ||
| Relations : | - | ||
| Type of examination : | Oral examination based on assignments | ||
| External examiner : | External | ||
| Marking : | 7 step scale | ||
| Remarks : | The assessment is based on the course project carried out during the course, and a presentation and discussion about the project, related to the professional subjects of the course. For groups mixing exchange students and Danish students the evaluation will also focus on differences in group members" professional, linguistic and study cultural background, as well as the group"s initiatives to overcome these differences. |
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| Teaching material : | http://www.ihk.dk/uddannelse/udd/bygning/rundt-om-bygning/studiet | ||
| Responsible teacher : | Birte Rodevang
, brod@dtu.dk |
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