Course Overview

The different phases of the design of an hydraulic structure are presented in this course:
1. Geological survey, regarding both the mechanical and the transfer properties, of a specific site to build a large structure.
2. Pre-design of the structure based on analytical methods (design rules as Eurocodes for instance) with simplified hypothesis.
3. The detailed structural design based on advanced rheological laws for geomaterials (soils, rocks, concrete) and finite element modelling, including construction phase.


http://ense3.grenoble-inp.fr/en/academics/mechanical-structure-design-5eus5cmo-1

Learning Achievement

• Comprehension and modelling of mechanical behaviour of geomaterials
• Global understanding of the design phase of a structure
• Comprehension and modelling of a structure including its foundation.

Competence

• Comprehension and modelling of mechanical behaviour of geomaterials
• Global understanding of the design phase of a structure
• Comprehension and modelling of a structure including its foundation.

Course prerequisites

Continuum Mechanics
Finite Element Method
Material Strength Theory
Rock and soil Mechanics

Grading Philosophy

Final exam (CT) : 3 hours written exam
Continous assessment (CC) - no retakes for CC

Session 1:
40% CC -- 60% CT

Session 2:
No resit exam for CT

Continuous assessment is composed of:
- a report dealing with the design of a retaining wall using Eurocode 7

Course schedule

Course type

Lecture

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Gael Combe

Other information

Course content can evolve at any time before the start of the course. It is strongly recommended to discuss with the course contact about the detailed program.

Please consider the following deadlines for inbound mobility to Grenoble:
- April 1st, 2020 for Full Year (September to June) and Fall Semester (September to January) intake ;
- September 1st, 2020 for Spring Semester intake (February – June).

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