CIE-GE Track Geo-Engineering (GE) EN

Program overview
29-Jun-2023 15:42
Year 2022/2023
Organization Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Education Master Civil Engineering
Code Omschrijving ECTS p1 p2 p3 p4 p5
CIE-GE Track Geo-Engineering (GE)

CIE-GE Track Geo-Engineering Required Courses (34 EC)
AES1730 Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering 3
AESM1630-19 Engineering Geology 5
AESM1700 Consolidation of Soils 3
AESM4370 Introduction to Geology 1
CIE3109-09 Structural Mechanics 4 4
CIE4361 Behaviour of Soils and Rocks 6
CIE4365-16 Modelling Coupled Processes for Engineering Applications 5
CIE4366 Numerical Modelling in Geo-Engineering 6
CIE4370-19 Introduction to Structural Mechanics 2
CIE4395 Risk and Variability in GeoEngineering 4
CIE4420 Principles of Geohydrology 4
CIE5321 Experimental Methods in Geotechnical Engineering 5
CIE5321 Toets 1 Lab Assignments 1,5
CIE5321 Toets 2 Exam 3,5
CIE-GE Track Geo-Engineering Focus Electives (adding up to 56 EC)
AES1640-11 Environmental Geotechnics 4
AES1720-11 Rock Mechanics Applications 5
AESM2901-16 Engineering Geology Fieldwork 10
CIE4353 Continuum Mechanics 6
CIE4362-20 Soil Structure Interaction 4
CIE4362-20 Toets 1 Final 3
CIE4362-20 Toets 2 Continuous Assessment 1
CIE4363 Deep excavation 4
CIE4367-16 Design of Embankments 3
CIE4390 Geo Risk Management 3
CIE4780 Trending Topics in Geo-Engineering 4
CIE5305 Bored and Immersed Tunneling 4
CIE5340-18 Soil Dynamics 4
CIE5741 Trenchless Technologies 4
OE44030 Offshore Geotechnical Engineering 4
CIE-GE Track Geo-Engineering Compulsory Courses
CIE-GE Not for students who passed CTB2310 or AESB2330
CIE-GE For students with a CE Background
CIE-GE For students with a AES Background
CIE-GE Not for students who have completed CTB3390 in the BSc
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Year 2022/2023
CIE-GE Track Geo-Engineering (GE)
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Year 2022/2023
CIE-GE Track Geo-Engineering Required Courses (34 EC)
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Responsible Instructor Prof.dr. M.A. Hicks
Contact Hours / Week This course is discontinued. Exam opportunities are still offered for in the academic year 22/23. See for details under assessment
x/x/x/x and judgement. For more information on support material and possible contact hours: please check the Brightspace page of
CT1730HBO.
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Course Language English
Summary The course explains the basic concepts of theoretical and applied soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. Theoretical soil
mechanics includes: Soil Characteristics; Groundwater flow; Geomechanics; consolidation, and Shear Strength of Soils. Applied
soil mechanics includes: Retaining Structures; Foundations; and Slope Stability.
Course Contents Soil Characteristics: Classification of soils; volumetric and gravimetric relationships for soils.
Groundwater: Pore pressure and effective stress; Darcys law, permeability and groundwater flow.
Geomechanics: Stresses and initial stress state; strains, stress-strain relationships and tangent modulus; Elastic solutions, drained
and undrained behaviour.
Consolidation: 1D compression, Oedometer test and data interpretation, consolidation coefficient, settlement
Shear Strength of Soils: Drained and undrained soil behaviour; total and effective shear strength parameters; Mohr circles; Mohr-
Coulomb failure criterion; direct shear test; triaxial test.
Retaining Structures: Lateral earth pressure at rest; passive and active pressures
Foundations: Geotechnical bearing capacity, shallow foundations
Slope Stability: Limit equilibrium methods.

Study Goals The main goal of this course is to:
Have an understanding of, and be able to apply the following: Soil classification; Groundwater flow; Stresses in the ground;
Strains and stiffness; Consolidation; Shear strength of soils; Laboratory testing; Earth retaining structures; Foundations; Slope
stability.
By the end of the course the student should be able to:

Explain fundamentals of soil behaviour in terms of volume changes and shear strength mobilisation.
Explain an engineering strategy for analysing geotechnical problems, involving settlements, consolidation, groundwater flow,
basic foundations, retaining structures and slope stability.
Analyse appropriately and evaluate geotechnical problems, utilising presented theory, on the following topics: elastic behaviour
and settlements, consolidation, groundwater flow, basic foundations, retaining structures and slope stability.
Education Method Lectures, tutorials, self-study

Assessment The learning objectives will be tested with:
computer exam
Expected prior Knowledge Basic mechanics, and Mathematics, knowledge of the concept of stress and strain as well as elasticity.
Academic Skills Critical thinking, Online learning, Note making, Time management, application of theory for problems
Literature & Study Materials
Materials - Soil mechanics by A. Verruijt, 2001
- Lecture notes
- Recorded videos of the course
Judgement online Final exam (Brightspace based exam) to test the learning objectives of this course.
For more information on grading, see article 14 in the Rules and Guidelines (RGBE):
https://www.tudelft.nl/en/student/ceg-student-portal/education/education-information/educational-rules-and-regulations
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Exam - Formula sheet
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AESM1630-19 Engineering Geology 5
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard
Instructor Dr. J. Gebert
x/x/x/x and judgement. For more information on support material and possible contact hours: please check the Brightspace page of this
course.
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Required for Engineering Geology Fieldwork (AESM2901-16)
Expected prior knowledge General Geology is highly recommended. Geo-engineering students with a civil engineering background will learn about
geology or refresh their geological knowledge with the crash course in geology (AESM4370) offered at the start of the academic
year.
Summary Geology for engineers and Engineering Geology. Engineering properties of major types of soils and rocks, their variations
according to geological and climatic setting and their impact on construction projects. Design and optimisation of site
investigation for various projects in different geological set-ups.
Course Contents This course is primarily intended to provide an overview of the engineering geological characteristics of the major types of soils
and rocks, and their impact on engineering design and construction. The ways the source materials, the agents responsible for
their formation and the climatic conditions in which they were formed govern their mineralogy and fabric, and thus their
behaviour, are highlighted.
This course addresses the following issues:

- how the engineering properties of soils and rocks vary according to the geological conditions governing their deposition and
their subsequent stress history
- how the behaviour of some geological materials deviate from those of "textbook" soils and rocks
- how geological properties impact on engineering behaviour
- how site investigation is tuned to project and local geology
Study Goals At the end of the course, you can
LO1
illustrate the added value of (engineering) geology in civil engineering projects conducted in the Netherlands or abroad in a
variety of soils and rocks.
LO2
predict the engineering geological characteristics of the major types of soils and rocks, and their impact on engineering design
and construction.
LO3
carry out feasibility studies for projects based on real geological maps and information.
LO4
design a site investigation for a given project taking into consideration the local geology.
LO5
conduct index testing on rocks and rock core logging, analyse UCS test data, and interpret rock test results.
Education Method The course consists of 2 blocks:

1 Soils: Engineering geology of soils and sediments
2 Rocks: Engineering geology of rocks: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic.
The course has to be followed in a self study mode. Course material is available in the 2021-2022 BS site for AES1630-19.
The former group assignments (Site Investigation Games, Worksheets, lab works) are replaced by individual written
assignments.
Assessment 2 worksheets, 1 lab report, 1 oral presentation, 4 site investigation reports and 1 exam. All assignments are made individually.
Submission of the assignments is due as indicated in the detailed course schedule of year 2021-2022 (+/- 1 day). The exam is an
individual on campus open book written test.
Judgement: The submission of the worksheets will be assessed on the basis of technical content and relevance to engineering
geology. The preparation to the laboratory practical will be evaluated via a formative multiple choice questionnaire proposed at
the start of the laboratory session. The factual and interpretation reports produced after the lab testing session will be graded. The
oral assignment will consist of a short on line presentation followed by answers to questions from the audience. Each site
investigation game will be judged on a report in which best strategy for site investigation will have to be applied and justified.
The exam will require application of knowledge, analysis and judgement. The re-exam might be an oral (on line) exam instead of
a written exam.
Final grade = grade for exam x 0.4 + grade for worksheets, lab report, and oral presentation x 0.3 + grade for site investigation
games x 0.3, with a minimum of 5 for each the 3 components and a minimum final grade of 5.8.
Grade for worksheets, lab report and oral presentation*:

grade for worksheet 1 x 0.1 + grade for worksheet 2 x 0.4 + grade for lab work x 0.4 + grade for oral presentation x 0.1
with a maximum of 6 resulting from any re-submission.
Grade for Site investigation games*: same weight for each game,
*: the lecturers can adjust weights on grades if needed.

Enrolment / Application Please enroll the AESM1630-19 BrightSpace site before the end of the first week of the first period.
Expected prior Knowledge General Geology is needed. If you are a Geo-engineering student with a civil engineering background, you will learn about
geology or refresh your geological knowledge with the crash course in geology (AESM4370)offered at the start of the academic
year. If you are enrolled in another track and don't have a basic geology knowledge, you can self-study the content of
AESM4370.
Academic Skills All aspects of an Academic attitude (skills, ethics, integrity and citizenship) are developed in the course via case histories and
feasibility studies.
Literature & Study AESM1630-19 documents available on Bright Space
Materials
TEXTBOOKS
1) Waltham, T., 2009, Foundations of Engineering Geology, 3rd edition(e-book)
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2) Gonzales de Vallejo, L. & Ferrer, M., 2011, Geological Engineering, 1st edition (e-book)
RECOMMENDED REFERENCE READINGS

1) Fookes, P.G., 1997. The First Glossop Lecture. 'Geology for Engineers: the Geological Model, Prediction and Performance'.
Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, 30, 293-431.
PERIODICALS
The following are the principal periodicals in the field of Engineering Geology and should be regularly consulted:
1) Engineering Geology, Elsevier.
2) Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology & Hydrogeology, Geological Society of London
3) The Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, International Association for Engineering Geology and the
Environment.
Judgement The submission of the worksheets will be assessed on the basis of technical content and relevance to engineering geology. The
preparation to the laboratory practical will be evaluated via a formative multiple choice questionnaire proposed at the start of the
laboratory session. The factual and interpretation reports produced after the lab testing session will be graded. The oral
assignment will consist of a short on line presentation followed by answers to questions from the audience and formulation of
questions about presentations made by other groups. Each site investigation game will be judged on a report in which best
strategy for site investigation will have to be applied and justified. The exam will require application of knowledge, analysis and
judgement. The re-exam might be an oral (on line) exam instead of a written exam.
Final grade = grade for exam x 0.4 + grade for worksheets, lab report, and oral presentation x 0.3 + grade for site investigation
games x 0.3, with a minimum of 5 for each the 3 components and a minimum final grade of 5.8.
Grade for worksheets, lab report and oral presentation*:

grade for worksheet 1 x 0.1 + grade for worksheet 2 x 0.4 + grade for lab work x 0.4 + grade for oral presentation x 0.1
Grade for Site investigation games*: same weight for each game,
*: the lecturers can adjust weights on grades if needed.
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AESM1700 Consolidation of Soils 3
Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. C. Jommi
course.
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Course Contents 1. Principles
- Physical processes underlying consolidation of soils
- The role of consolidation in the pre-failure and failure problems in geotechnical engineering
- Mathematical derivation of the governing equations
- Boundary value problems: analytical and numerical solutions
2. Applications
- Settlements, pre-loading, drains
- Static and cyclic consolidation in layered beds
- Consolidation under time dependent loads
- Consolidation around foundations, tunnels, excavations
- Consolidation of ultra-soft soils
Study Goals - Formulating balance equations to translate physical intuition of coupled hydro-mechanical processes
- Analysing the consequences of coupled hydro-mechanical processes in soils
- Evaluating the role of soil hydro-mechanical behaviour and loading rate on the response of geotechnical systems
- Evaluating the implications of consolidation on typical geotechnical engineering problems
- Designing a conceptual model to set up and run a FE analysis
Education Method Lectures; with some flipped over activities

- Tutorials
- Self study
- Homework
Computer Use - Students are expected to create short codes to provide the solution of typical consolidation problems.
- A simple FEM code will be provided for the solution of 2D linear consolidation problems.
The students might take advantage of these during the written examination to speed up their calculations
Assessment Written exam + assignment
Expected prior Knowledge - Soil Mechanics - AESB2330
- Behaviour of Soils and Rocks - CIE4361
Academic Skills - Basic mathematics of partial differential equations
- Understanding scientific papers
- Non-dimensional analysis
- Using graphical solutions
Literature & Study - Course notes
Materials - Journal papers
- Worked examples
Judgement Homework reports - minimum mark 6/10 each - total weight = 0.4
Open book written examination - minimum mark 6/10 - weight = 0.6
Permitted Materials during Books, notes, papers, laptop.

Exam Internet connection must be switched off.
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Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. A.P. van den Eijnden
course.
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Course Contents The course is divided into two parts:
1) Geology
2) Geological maps and geological map reading.
Study Goals The objective of AESM4370 is to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills of geology and geological map reading
relevant in geo-engineering.
On successful completion of this course the student is able to:
[LO1] Describe the main characteristics of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks and explain how these rocks were
formed.
[LO2] Describe and classify brittle and ductile structures, including faults and folds.
[LO3] Interpret simple geological maps and make geological cross-sections.
Education Method The course follows a blended learning approach that combines self-study activities and online face-to-face lectures. It is essential
that students prepare and study the preliminary material before the actual face-to-face sessions, which focus on interaction with
the instructor and peers.
Assessment Written exam
Expected prior Knowledge None
Academic Skills See Study Goals
Literature & Study All course materials are available on the Brightspace page of the course. It is important that students print the exercises book. A
Materials printed version of the latter can be sent to the students by mail upon request.
Judgement See Assessment
Permitted Materials during Colour pencils, a ruler and a non-programming calculator
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Responsible Instructor Ir. J.W. Welleman
course.
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Course Contents - Introduction in to work and energy methods
- Influence lines
- Non symmetrical and inhomogeneous cross sections - stresses and deformations
- Theory of plasticity
Study Goals Work and Energy methods:
The student can demonstrate to solve the force distribution or deformation of beam and frame type structures based on work and
energy methods. The student is also able to check the results based on methods from previous structural mechanics modules.
Non symmetrical and or inhomogenous cross sections:

The student is able to analyse a structure with a non-symmetrical and/or inhomogenous cross section in order to find the force
distribution and stress distribution. The student can also find the deformation of these structures and explain the influence of the
cross section on the results. The student is familiar with the combination of stresses and the meaning of the core of the cross
section and demonstrates to use this in applications.
Introduction into plasticity:

The student is able to find for a beam and frame type structures the failure load based on the upper bound theoreme. The student
can also give the argumentation for the proof of correctness of the results.
Influence lines:
The student is able to find correct influence for both static determined and indetermined structures. The student demonstrates a
full understanding of the principles for finding the influence lines for both forces and deformations and is able to apply this for
relatively simple applications.
42 hour class
49 hour self study
18 hour exam preparation
3 hour written exam
_____________________+
112 hour
Education Method tutorial
Course Relations Basic course in Statics and Strength of Materials is required as well as the second years course Structural Mechanics 3
Literature and Study Course introduction via the website or CourseBase:
Materials
syllabus: "Structural Mechanics 4: Nonsymmetrical and inhomogeneous cross sections", J.W. Welleman (download in pdf via
CourseBase)
book: "Work, energy methods & influence lines, Capita selecta in engineering mechanics", J.W. Welleman, ISBN
9789072830951, Bouwen met Staal, 2016
book: "Toegepaste Mechanica deel 3; Coenraad Hartsuijker en Hans Welleman, ISBN 9039505950 or English alternative via
lecturer
Sheets, assignments and software via http:http://icozct.tudelft.nl/TUD_CT/ or CourseBase.

Assessment Course BSc program
Permitted Materials during Scientific (graphical) calculator without CAS and pdf-capabilities and without wifi and or bluetooth connection.
Tests
Expected prior Knowledge Basic fundamental courses in math and mechanics
Literature & Study Course introduction via the website or CourseBase:
Materials
CourseBase)
9789072830951, Bouwen met Staal, 2016
lecturer

Judgement Written exam is final grade
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CIE4361 Behaviour of Soils and Rocks 6
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. R.B.J. Brinkgreve
Responsible for assignments Dr.ir. R.B.J. Brinkgreve
course.
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
3
Required for MSc Geo-engineering
Expected prior knowledge BSc courses "Grondmechanica" (soil mechanics) and "Toegepaste mechanica" (Applied mechanics)
Course Contents The course deals with the mechanical behaviour (stress-strain response) of soils and rocks, as well as with constitutive models
describing the various features of soil and rock behaviour. In addition to the theoretical details of the models, attention is paid to
model parameter determination and the application of models via the finite element method.
The following topics are included:
1. Introduction to continuum mechanics, stress, strain;

2. Soil behaviour in compression and shear;
3. Undrained soil behaviour, undrained strength;
4. Normally-consolidated and over-consolidated soils;
5. Small-strain stiffness and cyclic loading;
6. Elasticity, Hooke's law;
7. Modelling pore pressures and undrained behaviour;
8. Simulation of standard lab tests in a single stress point;
9. Failure criteria (Mohr-Coulomb, Tresca, Hoek-Brown, other);
10. Plasticity theory;
11. Material hardening & softening;
12. Critical State soil mechanics, Cam-Clay;
13. Soft Soil model
14. Soft Soil Creep model: Visco-plastic behaviour, creep;
15. SClay1S: Anisotropy, structure and de-structuration;
16. Hardening Soil model and HSsmall (double hardening);
17. Hypoplastic model;
18. UBCSAND and PM4SAND: Cyclic loading and liquefaction
19. Rock behaviour;
20. Hoek-Brown model, Jointed Rock model, swelling rock model;
21. Model parameter determination;
22. Possibilities & limitations of constitutive models;
23. Application of constitutive models in the Finite Element Method;
Study Goals After the course, students are able to:
1. recognize and explain the characteristics of the behaviour of soils & rocks
2. interpret diagrams on soil and rock behaviour
3. calculate the stress and strain response for simple continuum models
4. tell the specific features of particular material models for soil and rock
5. recognize the capabilities and limitations of models
6. evaluate the applicability of models in practical geotechnical applications
7. explain the meaning of model parameters
8. determine proper values of model parameters based on soil data and get a feel for values of model parameters for different
types of soils
9. judge the results when using soil models in the finite element method
Education Method Lectures, workshops, assignments, computer exercises, exam
Computer Use During some lectures the PLAXIS finite element program for geotechnical applications is used to simulate model tests and to
analyse practical applications.
Course Relations The CIE4361 course has links to other Geo-engineering courses:
1. CIE4366 Numerical modelling in geo-engineering;
2. CIE5321 Experimental methods in geotechnical engineering;
3. CIE4353 Continuum mechanics
4. CIE4780 Trending Topics - Advanced numerical analysis in Geo-engineering
Literature and Study Recommended lectures notes / textbooks / backgrounds:
Materials 1. Sitters C.W.M. (1996) Material Models for Soil and Rock;
2. Sitters C.W.M. (1997) Continuum mechanics;
3. Molenkamp F. (2003) Continuum mechanics;
4. Vermeer P.A., de Borst R. (1984). Non-associated plasticity for soils, concrete and rock. Heron, vol. 29 (3)
5. Brinkgreve R.B.J. (1994) Geomaterial Models and Numerical Analysis of Softening;
6. Brinkgreve R.B.J. et al. (2019) PLAXIS Finite Element Code for Soil and Rock Analysis.
(see links on BrightSpace)

Books 1. Yamamuro J.A., Kaliakin V.N. (2005) Soil Constitutive Models: Evaluation, Selection and Calibration. ASCE Geotechnical
Special Publication No. 128.
Reader Readers with a description of the PowerPoint slides are available on BrightSpace (Lectures).
Assessment Oral exam provided BS assignments have been completed
Permitted Materials during Writing equipment, protractor (geodriehoek) and (scientific) calculator
Tests
Enrolment / Application Via Osiris / Brightspace
Contact Responsible for course:
Dr. Ronald B.J. Brinkgreve, Associate Professor
Available on Tuesdays and Fridays, room 00.490 Geo-engineering lab.
Expected prior Knowledge BSc courses "Grondmechanica" (soil mechanics) and "Toegepaste mechanica" (Applied mechanics)
Academic Skills Dealing with formulas; Making calculations; Interpreting graphs
Literature & Study Available on Brightspace
Materials
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Judgement The final mark is entirely based on the results of the Exam.
Permitted Materials during Writing equipment, protractor (geodriehoek) and (scientific) calculator
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CIE4365-16 Modelling Coupled Processes for Engineering Applications 5

Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. T.J. Heimovaara
course.
Education Period 4
Start Education 4
Exam Period 4
5
Course Contents Many processes in the geo- and environmental engineering show a complex interaction with each other. This course focusses on
obtaining experience with modelling coupled processes for engineering applications in the sub-surface, during water treatment
and in the atmosphere.
An example related to the subsurface is consolidation during loading of saturated and unsaturated deformable porous media, like
soils. Deformations in such media lead to changes in the pore volume and corresponding changes in pore fluid pressures which
initiate seepage and affect the general behaviour. Understanding such coupled processes is of great importance to settlements and
stability, in particular when permeability is small, compressibility is large and strength is limited. Other examples of coupled
processes are the thermo-chemo-hydro-mechanical coupled processes found in situations where flow of water, heat and solutes
play an important role such as waste management (in landfills, in underground nuclear repositories and in engineered systems).
A very recent field where coupled processes play a significant role is biology as a driving force for the dynamics in temperature,
chemistry, hydrology and mechanics in the so-called Biological Geo and Civil Engineering.
For water treatment we can think of, flow of water through a sand filter with simultaneous oxidation of reduced iron and
filtration of the formed iron flocs resulting in clogging of the filter combined with the growth of biomass and decomposition of
waste water. Modelling of coupled processes plays an important role in nearly all fields of geo- and environmental
engineering.In this course the students develop skills for analyzing and modelling coupled processes. They can derive the
controlling partial differential equations and implement these equations in Matlab or Python to solve realistic problems. The
processes discussed during the course should be familiar as they have already been addressed in different courses before. In this
course the students are expected to solve realistic problems where these processes are coupled to each other.
Study Goals The student can recognize the occurrence of coupled processes in the environment, develop and implement mechanistic
conceptual models how the processes interact. The students can define relevant initial and boundary conditions and implement
realistic complex problems in modern simulation and engineering tools like Matlab or Python. The students can debug the code
and generate useful output required for analyzing coupled processes. The students can report their findings in a concise report.
Education Method During the course period, the students are supposed to follow several (short) lectures in which different approaches to coupled
processes are introduced. During these lectures a series of assignments will be introduced. The students are expected to carry out
the assignments in which coupled problems of increasing complexity will need to be analysed and implemented. During the
lecture hours, teachers and teachning assistents are available for support. The assignments will be tailored to the MSc track the
students are following: Geo-Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
The students are expected to read background material in the form of research articles from the literature and chapters from
several hand books available in digital form in the TU Delft library.
The assignments need to be carried out during the lecture period. Assignments will be carried out in groups and submitted as
group work. Groups contain 4 members.
Computer Use Tutorial lectures will be held in the computer room. All assignments are computer based and require programming in Matlab or
Python. Tutorials will be provided and students are expected to be able to work with these tools. Students are expected to
download the latest versions of Matlab or Python on their laptop for this course. Short lectures are held in a lecture room.
Assessment Written exam 50% and assignments 50%
Expected prior Knowledge BSc Civil Engineering or Applied Science (or equivalent). Core program of either the Geo-Engineering track or Environmental
Engineering track.
Academic Skills Writing and debugging complex scientific computer code. Algorithmic thinking. Critical thinking, analytical thinking and
problem solving are the main academic skills which will be trained. In addition, students will need to collaborate intensively
with their colleagues so organizational and interpersonal skills will be developed as well.
Literature & Study Background material, papers and chapters from relevant literature will be provided via BrightSpace. All slides etc are also
Materials available.
Judgement All assignments will be graded and averaged in a single grade. The students take an individual exam. The average grade of the
assignments and the exam is the final grade.
Permitted Materials during Anything except a computer. However, exam might be on a computer depending on how far we are able to develop this exam.
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CIE4366 Numerical Modelling in Geo-Engineering 6
course.
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Course Contents Introduction to finite element analysis: basic formulation and example applications.
Theoretical aspects: basic principles; 1D finite elements, including application to beam bending theory and beams on an elastic
foundation; 2D finite elements; derivation of finite element equations for linear elasticity; material non-linearity; derivation of
finite element equations for steady state seepage; transient, coupled and dynamic systems; finite element mesh numbering;
storage schemes; equation solvers; local coordinate systems; programming the finite element method; scripting and sensitivity
analysis.
Applications: case histories; coursework examples, including the use of existing finite element codes for applications in
geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering.
Study Goals After the course the student will be familiar with the basic principles of modelling in Geo-Engineering. In particular the course
aims to enable students to:
Formulate and apply the basic equations of the finite element method
Explain how finite element programs work
Design, perform and evaluate an appropriate finite element investigation with sometimes vague requirements.
Use basic scientific programming techniques, including limited modification of finite element programs
Describe non-standard finite element techniques unavailable in commercial codes
Judge modelling results critically.
Education Method On-campus and/or online lectures, computer laboratory tutorials and assignments
Literature and Study Course book: Programming the finite element method, 4th edition, I.M. Smith and D.V. Griffiths, John Wiley & Sons Limited,
Materials 2004.
Accompanying notes.
Assessment Written exam of A1 + assignments of A1
Tags Algorithmics
Analysis
Calculus
Geo Engineering
Mathematics
Modelling
Numeric Methods
Expected prior Knowledge Basic geo-engineering problems (e.g. CTB2310 Soil Mechanics).
Basic calculus (e.g. CTB1001 Analyse).
Basic programming skills in for example Matlab or Python (e.g. CTB2000, AESB2120)
Academic Skills Engineering investigation.
Literature & Study Programming the finite element method, 4th Edition, I.M. Smith and
Materials D.V. Griffiths, John Wiley & Sons Limited, 2004
Judgement For more information on grading, see article 14 in the Rules and Guidelines (RGBE):
Permitted Materials during Standard calculator.
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Responsible Instructor Dr. K.G. Gavin
Responsible Instructor Dr. G. Giardina
Instructor Ir. J.H. van Dalen
course.
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Course Contents Engineering Mechanics Basics
Study Goals Engineering Mechanics Basics: Statics of particles and rigid bodies, types of supports, calculation of support reactions, effects of
hinges in constructions, forces in members of truss structures, types of loads, definitions like Unity check, SLS, ULS, section
forces, mathematical description of relationship between section forces and loading, engineering methods to determine V-, M-
and N-lines, material behaviour in general and steel and concrete in particular, Hookes law, cross sectional properties, shear-
and normal stresses in cross sections due to bending and extension, behaviour of reinforced concrete beams under loading
Education Method Self study
Assessment Oral exam
Expected prior Knowledge General Mechanics
Academic Skills After the course the student is able to calculate support reactions for statically determined constructions with multiple members,
to draw M-, V-, N-lines, determine the forces in members of truss structures, calculate stresses and deformations in constructions
based on linear elastic materials, make basic strength calculations, has gained insight in material behaviour for steel and concrete
and understands the basics of reinforced concrete.
Literature & Study Engineering Mechanics Volumes 1 and 2, PowerPoint sheets
Materials
Permitted Materials during Calculator and a handwritten A4 with notes
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CIE4395 Risk and Variability in GeoEngineering 4
course.
Education Period 4
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Summary Conventional geotechnical analysis follows a deterministic approach. This involves sub-dividing the problem domain into
distinct material zones (or layers), and then assigning constant values to the material properties within in each zone. This leads to
a single analysis and, in the case of stability assessments for example, to a single factor of safety.
This course takes account of the fact that, even in so-called uniform soil deposits or layers, there exists spatial variability of
material properties (often referred to as heterogeneity). This spatial variability influences material behaviour, groundwater
behaviour and the performance of geotechnical structures. It also means that we are never really sure what we have in the ground
and so this leads to uncertainty in design.
The course considers the measurement, characterisation and numerical modelling of spatial variability, as well as methods for
quantifying the effects of spatial variability and uncertainty on geotechnical performance. This involves stochastic analysis and
leads to probabilistic definitions of response: in particular, reliability, which is the probability of failure not occurring. By linking
probability of failure with consequence of failure, risk assessments may also be made.
Course Contents Introduction to risk and variability.
Statistical characterisation of in situ data: cone penetration testing; frequency diagrams; probability density functions; point
statistics; properties of the normal distribution; sources of error in evaluating site data; depth-dependency; stages in data
interpretation; importance of spatial statistics; scale of fluctuation and its measurement; practical applications.
Modelling of spatial variability: local averaging theory; random fields; local average subdivision; univariate, multi-variate and
reduced variate random fields; application to liquefaction potential.
Outline of the stochastic process: pre-analysis stage; analysis stage; mapping of random fields; Monte Carlo analysis; numerical
modelling; post-analysis stage; reliability and probability of failure; performance probability density functions and performance
cumulative distribution functions.
Influence of spatial variability on geo-structural performance: importance of scale of fluctuation; problem-dependency;
comparing deterministic and stochastic approaches; range of solutions; sensitivity of solutions to input parameters; comparing
2D and 3D analyses; assessment of risk.
Implications for geotechnical design: Eurocode 7; characteristic values; partial factors.
Study Goals After the course the student will be familiar with methodology for the measurement, characterisation and numerical modelling of
spatial variability, as well as methods for quantifying the effects of spatial variability and uncertainty on geotechnical
performance. The student will also be aware of the importance in considering spatial variability in geotechnical design and risk
assessments.
Education Method Lectures and assignments.
Literature and Study Accompanying notes and technical papers.
Materials
Assessment Written exam of B1_1
Expected prior Knowledge Background in soil mechanics.
Academic Skills Soil mechanics and analytical skills.
Literature & Study Selection of papers, ppt presentations and notes given during lectures.
Materials
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Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. M. Bakker
course.
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
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Course Contents The course consists of seven topics: (1) Principles of groundwater flow, (2) Steady groundwater flow in one and two dimensions,
including flow to wells and the method of images, (3) Steady flow in semi-confined systems such as below polders and lakes,
(4) Transient groundwater flow including the effect of changes in surface water levels, transient wells, and pumping tests, (5)
Finite difference solutions of groundwater flow, (6) Seawater intrusion and variable density flow in coastal aquifers, and (7)
Other topics.
Study Goals Upon successful completion, students will be able to (1) identify the processes that play a major role in groundwater systems,
(2) conceptualize a groundwater system, (3) solve geohydrological problems, and (4) estimate the effect of interventions in the
groundwater system.
Education Method Lectures, homework problems, computer assignments, online quizes.
Course Relations Principles of Geohydrology is required for Groundwater Modeling
Books Recommended textbook: M. Bakker and V. Post. 2022. Analytical Groundwater Modeling. CRC Press.
Reader Course notes and practice material in the form of Jupyter Notebooks will be made available through Brightspace.
Assessment Digital exam in a computer room.
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Academic Skills
Literature & Study
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CIE5321 Experimental Methods in Geotechnical Engineering 5
Responsible Instructor S. Muraro
course.
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Required for This course is compulsory for the MSc track of Geo-Engineering
Course Contents This course deals with the theoretical basics of the standard and advanced in-situ and laboratory soil mechanics tests, execution
of the tests and interpretation of the results. These tests include:
Soil description, classification and Atterberg limits test
Oedometer test
Permeability test
Direct Shear Test
Triaxial Test
Cone Penetration Test
Ring shear test (theory only)
Direct simple shear test (theory only)
Vane shear test (theory only)
Geotechnical centrifuge test
Large scale 1g physical modelling (theory only)
The theory of the tests are discussed during the lectures and students will have the chance to perform most of the tests in the
laboratory or in the field.
Moreover, the setup and execution of site investigations for civil engineering projects with an emphasis on geotechnical and
geological factors that can be of influence on the realisation of the projects will be discussed. Attention is paid to standard and
advanced techniques to collect geotechnical data (walk along survey, laboratory and in-situ testing, monitoring data).
The course further deals with physical modelling and experimental techniques in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering in
general. It includes an introduction to the types of actuators and sensors commonly used and the scaling laws that apply for full
and reduced scale geotechnical modelling.
Study Goals The Learning Objectives (LO) of the course are:
LO1: Students will be able to explain the basics of some standard and advanced soil mechanics laboratory tests and interpret and
critically analyse the results of these tests. They will be able to answer the following questions for each test:
I) Which geotechnical parameters are derived from this test?
II) What are the boundary conditions applied to the sample?
III) Which stress path is the sample experiencing?
IV) What are the limitations of each test?
V) What are the direct outputs of the tests and how to interpret them to attain the geotechnical parameters?
LO2: Students can explain the fundamentals of physical modelling in geotechnics, and will be able to derive the governing
questions and scaling laws required to interpret the results of a physical modelling. The students will be able to apply these
scaling laws in small scale tests and evaluate the behaviour of the corresponding prototype.
LO3: Students will be able to explain and conduct the steps, and critically analyse the results of various methods and tools in a
site investigation program.
Education Method A combination of lectures, tutorials, self-study and several practicals (field and lab work)
Assessment online re-exam in Q1 and Q2
Tags Geo Engineering
Expected prior Knowledge Fundamental concepts of soil mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Academic Skills Being able to apply the fundamental concepts of soil mechanics to Geotechnical Engineering problems
Literature & Study - Selected chapters from Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing, K H Head
Materials
- selected chapters from Geotechnical engineering handbook, Braja M. Das, (available on TUD library as e-book)
- Geotechnical Centrifuge Technology, by Taylor, RN (available on TUD library as e-book)
- SOIL MECHANICS, A. Verruijt
- Scientific papers which will be uploaded on the course online platform.

Judgement Assessment based on performance at laboratory work (30%), and final online exam (70%).
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Year 2022/2023
CIE-GE Track Geo-Engineering Focus Electives (adding up to 56 EC)
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AES1640-11 Environmental Geotechnics 4
Responsible Instructor Dr. J. Gebert
course.
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
3
Course Contents The course centres around the functions the pedosphere(soils) provides to nature and society, also frequently named ecosystem
services. Soils are the earths skin, developing at the interface between geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere and also the
anthroposphere. Soil-based ecosystem services include sustaining livelihood of man and biota, water and nutrient cycling or
balancing impacts on groundwater by filtering, buffering and transformation processes. Further, soils provide natural resources,
area for settlement and recreation, locations for agriculture and forestry and other commercial and public purposes, traffic,
provision and disposal.
With the ever increasing pressure on these services, soils are developing into a scarce and endangered resource. On the other
hand, civil and geo-engineers are more and more making use of these "ecosystem services" in their solutions to engineering
problems. Therefore, they require a thorough understanding of the backgrounds of these services. In the lectures application
examples will be given from (amongst others): soil remediation, waste management, building with recycled materials and bio-
based geo-engineering.
Amongst others, the lectures will address the following topics:
- Soil water retention, water and gas transport

- Soil and groundwater contamination and remediation
- Environmental risk assessment, special focus on sub-surface issues
- Waste management and sustainable landfilling
- Dredging and beneficial use of dredged material
- Bio-based subsurface geo-engineering.
Study Goals After passing this course the students will be able to:
(1)Describe the principal functions of soils in the ecosystem, explain how these functions are determined by soil properties and
why they are endangered by modern-day utilization of the subsurface.
(2)Formulate the principals that govern processes of water retention, water flow, contaminant retention, transport and conversion
in soils and use these to solve simple case problems.
(3)Critically evaluate sources and risks of emissions into the groundwater and the atmosphere from geotechnical activities in the
subsurface.
(4)Explain the guiding concepts and functionality of bio-based processes for the containment of soil and groundwater
contamination and for in-situ improvement of subsurface geotechnical properties.
(5)Apply knowledge on soil-bound gas transport to design landfill gas treatment systems.
(6)Assess options and impacts of beneficial use of dredged sediments.
Education Method During a time period of 7 weeks, two lectures of two hours are given per week. Presence at the lectures and regular study of the
contents form the basis for a successful exam. Students are expected to study and practise themselves. During the course time
ample opportunity will be given to check back and to answer questions.
Literature and Study Lecture notes, research articles, exercised and assignments are provided via Brightspace.
Materials
Assessment Written exam provided exercise and assignment passed before 2022-2023
Expected prior Knowledge Basic knowledge of groundwater flow (Darcy's Law), solute transport, high school chemistry.
Academic Skills Reading, analysing, problem solving.
Literature & Study Will be provided via Brightspace.
Materials
Judgement Final exam (60%)
Assignment (30%)
Exercises (10%)
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AES1720-11 Rock Mechanics Applications 5
Gast Instructor Ir. J.S. van der Schrier
course.
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
3
Required for The content of AES1720-11 is recommended for the Geoscience and Engineering fieldwork in Spain
Summary Intact rock material, construction materials, discontinuities in rock masses, determination of rock mass parameters, modeling of
discontinuous rock masses, testing and monitoring, excavation and support principles, application of these principles to various
projects.
Course Contents - Properties and testing of intact rock and construction materials. Characterisation and properties of discontinuities in rock.
Characterisation and properties of discontinuous rock masses. Large and small scale testing and monitoring of discontinuities
and discontinuous rock masses.
- Mechanical behaviour of rock masses, included dynamic and time-dependent behaviour. Principles of flow through
discontinuities and discontinuous rock masses. Weathering and susceptibilty to weathering of discontinuous rock masses.
- Principle of excavation methods. Excavatability, wear and performance of cutting tools. Influence of blasting and other
vibrations. Influence of stress and stress changes.
- Principle of support methods.
- Rock mass classification systems. Possibilities for analytical and numerical modelling of discontinuous rock masses.
- Application of principles of rock mass excavation and support to slopes, tunnel, dam, foundation, rock dredging and sea water
breaker design.
- Monitoring, analysis, prediction and mitigation of subsidence due to solid removal.
- Case histories.
Study Goals At the end of this course you are able to:
- explain how to characterize, test, and monitor rock. material, rock discontinuities and rock masses for a wide range of geo-
engineering and environmental applications
- select models that capture the essentials of the rock behaviour observed in the lab or in situ and highlight limitations of these
models.
- appraise ground conditions and evaluate ground parameters, even from sparse and incomplete data sets, and formulate ground
risks associated to projects.
- evaluate analytically the stability of various structures founded in or on rocks.
- design basic stabilization measures and recommend more advanced methods for critical situations.
- apply to new projects lessons learned from case histories.
- work on rock mechanics and rock engineering problems independently, compile results in written reports, and defend them
orally.
Education Method self study course based on BS material uploaded in the BS site of year 2021-2022.
Literature and Study Book 'Introduction to rock mechanics', Goodman, 2nd edition, hand-outs.
Materials Reference literature:
Practical Rock Engineering, Hoek, edition 2000 (http://www.rocscience.com/hoek/PracticalRockEngineering.asp)
Engineering Rock Mechanics, John Harrison and John Hudson
- An introduction to Principles, 2000
- Illustrative worked Examples, 2000
Prerequisites Basic Rock Mechanics or Soil Mechanics
Assessment Individual oral exam
Enrolment / Application Please enroll the Bright Space site for AES1720-11 before the start of the course.
Elective Yes
Tags Geo Engineering
Projects
Underground
Expected prior Knowledge Basic Rock Mechanics or Soil Mechanics
Academic Skills All aspects of an academic attitude are integrated into the course. Aspects such as Ethics, integrity and citizenship are part of the
case study.
Literature & Study See BrightSpace course materials.
Materials Reference literature:
Introduction to rock mechanics, Goodman, 2nd edition
Practical Rock Engineering, Hoek, edition 2000 (http://www.rocscience.com/hoek/PracticalRockEngineering.asp)
Engineering Rock Mechanics, John Harrison and John Hudson
- An introduction to Principles, 2000
- Illustrative worked Examples, 2000
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AESM2901-16 Engineering Geology Fieldwork 10
Instructor Dr.ir. A.A.M. Dieudonné
Contact Hours / Week 5x1 hour during weeks 1.1 & 1.2 and 1.5 to 1.8. Full time on site during weeks 1.3 and 1.4.
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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period Different, to be announced
Expected prior knowledge AESM4370 Introduction to Geology
AESM1630-19 Engineering Geology
CIE5321 Experimental Methods in Geotechnical Engineering
Recommended: AES1720-11 Rock mechanics Applications
Course Contents The main goal of this course is to acknowledge and deal with the complexity and challenges of geo-engineering projects by
being confronted with the field reality.
Study Goals On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
[LO1] Apply basic site investigation methods (desk study, walkover survey using standard geological field kit)
(a) Identify soil and rock types and use soil and rock mass classification systems
(b) Identify geohazards (rock fall, slope failure, subsidence, karst, etc.) based on field observations
(c) Obtain geotechnical parameters for the preliminary design of civil engineering constructions (tunnel, dam, road cuts and
embankments) or geohazard risk assessment
[LO2] Acknowledge the complexity and challenges of geo-engineering projects
[LO3] Perform a georisk analysis (identify and quantify the relevant mechanisms, quantify the probability of occurrence and
potential damage)
[LO4] Present their results orally and in a geotechnical baseline report for constructions or mitigation of hazards
[LO5] Work in a group
[LO6] Reflect on group processes and personal functioning

Education Method 2 weeks of fieldwork preparation
2 weeks of fieldwork (including 4 days excursion/instruction and 6 days independent group work)
3 weeks of reporting
Assessment Your final grade is calculated based on both your individual (I) and group (G) performances:
1) Desk study test (5% - I)

2) Attitude on the field including logistics (20% - I)
3) Slope stability assignment (15%)
- Data acquisition (30% - G)
- Presentation on the field (20% - I)
- Data analysis and reflection (30% - G)
- Technical writing (20% - G)
4) Feasibility study (45%)
- Data acquisition (30% - G)
- Data analysis and reflection (50% - G)
- Technical writing (20% - G)
5) Oral exam (10% - I)
6) Reflection (5%)
A minimum grade of 5.0 for grades 1) to 6) in addition to a final grade equal to or greater than 5.8 is required to pass the course.
You can retake all parts except 2). Regular feedback will be given during the fieldwork to improve your Attitude on the field.
The maximum grade for a retake is 6.0. You can improve your grades for 3) and 4) by re-submitting the final report. Note that
you can repeat your Slope stability presentation on the field once. The resit for 5) consists of a 40 hours feasibility study based
on available field data. The feasibility study is defended orally.
The violation of safety rules during the fieldwork can result in your expulsion from the fieldwork area and failure of the course
without refund of your financial contribution to the fieldwork.
Enrolment / Application Registration for the September-October 2022 fieldwork is closed. Payment of the 500 EUR fieldwork fees will be due as
indicated via a BS announcement. The 2021-2022 BS site will be used before the 2022-2023 BS site becomes active.
The course relies on group work. You cannot undertake an internship, a multi-disciplinary project, a joint inter-disciplinary
project, or an additional thesis in parallel to the course. You must enroll in Travel abroad via OSIRIS before departure to the
fieldwork area.
Elective Yes
Tags Fieldwork
Geo Engineering
Geology
Group work
Integrated
Projects
Expected prior Knowledge AESM4370 Introduction to Geology
AESM1630-19 Engineering Geology
CIE5321 Experimental Methods in Geotechnical Engineering
Recommended: AES1720-11 Rock mechanics Applications
Academic Skills - Teamwork
- Project management
- Literature study
- Logistics
- Report writing and presentation
- Reflection
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Literature & Study Geological field techniques by Angela Coe. John Wiley & Sons. 336 p.
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Responsible Instructor Ir. J.W. Welleman
course.
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Course Contents - Introduction in to work and energy methods
- Influence lines
- Non symmetrical and inhomogeneous cross sections - stresses and deformations
- Theory of plasticity
Study Goals Work and Energy methods:
The student can demonstrate to solve the force distribution or deformation of beam and frame type structures based on work and
energy methods. The student is also able to check the results based on methods from previous structural mechanics modules.
Non symmetrical and or inhomogenous cross sections:

The student is able to analyse a structure with a non-symmetrical and/or inhomogenous cross section in order to find the force
distribution and stress distribution. The student can also find the deformation of these structures and explain the influence of the
cross section on the results. The student is familiar with the combination of stresses and the meaning of the core of the cross
section and demonstrates to use this in applications.
Introduction into plasticity:

The student is able to find for a beam and frame type structures the failure load based on the upper bound theoreme. The student
can also give the argumentation for the proof of correctness of the results.
Influence lines:
The student is able to find correct influence for both static determined and indetermined structures. The student demonstrates a
full understanding of the principles for finding the influence lines for both forces and deformations and is able to apply this for
relatively simple applications.
42 hour class
49 hour self study
18 hour exam preparation
3 hour written exam
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112 hour
Education Method tutorial
Course Relations Basic course in Statics and Strength of Materials is required as well as the second years course Structural Mechanics 3
Literature and Study Course introduction via the website or CourseBase:
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Assessment Course BSc program
Tests
Expected prior Knowledge Basic fundamental courses in math and mechanics
Literature & Study Course introduction via the website or CourseBase:
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CIE4353 Continuum Mechanics 6
Course Coordinator Ir. C. Kasbergen
Instructor Dr. K. Anupam
Instructor A. Varveri
Instructor A.C. Akyildiz
Instructor Prof.dr. M.A. Hicks
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Education Period 1
2
Start Education 1
Exam Period 2
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Course Contents The course starts with the basics of tensor algebra. Various orders of tensors and their associated tensorial operators (like dyadic
product, (double) dot product, cross product) are explained in 3 different tensor notation styles: direct, base and index notation.
With this knowledge, tensor expressions are judged on their correctness, and simple proofs for tensor equalities are discussed.
The next topic concerns motion and deformation. Deformation will be the basis for the derivation of small and large/ finite
strain tensors in the reference and the current configuration. This is followed by the polar decomposition of the deformation
gradient tensor and the spectral decomposition into the principal stretches and their corresponding directions.
Furthermore the stress tensor is introduced, including traction and stress components, principal stresses and their directions, and
isotropic and deviatoric stress tensors. Material time derivatives of vector and tensor fields are described and their physical
significance is clarified.
The core part of the course is related to mechanical balance laws and several basic continuum theories like hyperelasticity,
plasticity and viscoelasticity, all setup in a thermodynamic large deformation framework. Several material models based on
combinations of the before mentioned theories are discussed, among others the Generalized Maxwell Model. Modelling of
moisture induced damage will be discussed as one of the special topics in this course. Another special topic will be about the
application of continuum mechanics theories in cardiovascular biomechanics.
The course ends with a brief discussion on where the before-mentioned theories can be used in the well-known Finite Element
Method.
Study Goals 1. To master three notation conventions (direct, base and index notation) commonly used in tensor algebra to perform calculus
on tensor-based mathematical expressions.
2. To reproduce several notions in continuum mechanics, like deformation, strain and stress, all in a large deformation
framework; using these notions in the application of mechanical balance laws and deformation decompositions.
3. To explain the important continuum theories like hyperelasticity, plasticity and viscoelasticity setup in a thermodynamics
large deformation framework, and to apply these theories to develop and interpret elasto-visco-plastic models (e.g. the
generalized Maxwell model) ; to reproduce the mechanics and physics related to the special topics (see Course contents)
discussed.
Education Method Lectures and homework exercises
--- UPDATE dd 6-11-2020 due to the COVID-19 measures ---
Online lectures and homework exercises.
Course Relations CIE4353 uses knowledge from CTB1001, CTB1002, CTB1110, CTB1310, CTB2210, CTB2400, WI1030WBMT,
WI1031WBMT, WI2031WBMT, WB1630, WB1631, WB2630. It provides a basis for courses like CIE5123 and CIE5142.
Literature and Study Optional reading material:
Materials - Eglit, M.E., Hodges, D.H., "Continuum Mechanics via problems and exercises", Part 1: Theory and Problems, World
Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd, 1996, ISBN: 981-02-2962-3. Part 2: Answer and Solutions, World Scientific Publishing Co.
Pte. Ltd, 1996, ISBN: 981-02-2963-1.
- Haupt, P., "Continuum Mechanics and theory of materials", Springer-Verlag, 2000, ISBN: 3-540-66114-x.
Assessment Written exam (open book) and assignments
Final mark consists for 50% of the mark of the written open book exam and 50% of the mark of the homework assignments; the
minimum grade of the assignments as well as the written exam should be 5.75.
Remote written open-book exam and assignments.
Contact ir. C. Kasbergen
Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Department Engineering Structures
Section Pavement Engineering
Room 2.27 Stevin 2 Lab
Tel. 015-2782729
Expected prior Knowledge Basic knowledge of mechanics and linear algebra
Academic Skills Thinking, interpreting and application skills in mathematics and mechanics, problem solving
Literature & Study Lecture slides, literature provided during lectures and the books mentioned above as optional reading material.
Materials
Judgement Final mark consists for 50% of the mark of the written open book exam and 50% of the mark of the homework assignments; the
minimum grade of the assignments as well as the written exam should be 5.75.
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CIE4362-20 Soil Structure Interaction 4
Instructor Dr.ir. R. Spruit
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Education Period 4
Start Education 4
Course Contents Main topics concern the interaction between the structure and the supporting foundation and or soil. Examples of typical items
are:
(i) Design of shallow foundations using in-situ tests
(ii) Advanced design methods for offshore axially loaded piles in sand and clay
(iii) The effect of pile installation
(iv) Numerical analysis of pile
(v) Design of monopile foundations
Study Goals To gain the knowledge and the proficiency to identify all relevant aspects concerning the design, behaviour and installation of
foundations.
Education Method Lectures and exercise
Assessment oral exam and individual assignments
Contact Kenneth Gavin, Rm 00.480, k.g.gavin@tudelft.nl
Expected prior Knowledge BSc-Civil engineering or equivalent, CTB1410, CTB2320
Academic Skills Ability to interpret complex data and apply knowledge from BSc. course in context
Literature & Study Lecture notes and background reading material on BrightSpace
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Judgement Oral Examination 70%, Class Exercises 30%
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CIE4363 Deep excavation 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. M. Korff
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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Expected prior knowledge BSc- Civil engineering or equivalent, CTB1410, CTB2320, CTB2310
Course Contents Main topics concern the design of building pits and the prediction of the effects on the surrounding structures.
Main topics to be studied:
- the design of building pits and retaining structures;
- effects on surroundings
- the design of under water concrete floors, including anchorage;
- the design of tension piles
The main topics of designing retaining structures are:

- specification and interpretation of soil investigation;
- determination of design parameters (soil and structure);
- design models(spring models and finite element models);
- installation methods;
- effects of installation of sheetpiles on adjacent structures(settlements,vibrations, noise);
- costs.
Study Goals After the course the student will be able to:
1. Identify all relevant aspects concerning the design and realization of building pits.
2. Assess advantages and risks of different construction methods in various conditions.
3. Make a simple calculation for the design of the retaining wall, the anchors, an underwater concrete floor and tension piles.
4. Define a soil investigation program for a deep excavation.
Education Method resit only, self study

Computer Use DSheetpiling
Literature and Study Syllabus:
Materials - CIE4363 "Foundation Engineering and Underground Construction;
- Lecture notes, available on brightspace
- Selected scientific literature
Assessment oral exam and written report on case study. Can only retake the course in 2022-2023 if involved in case study in previous years
Exam Hours week 9 and 10
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Elective Yes
Contact dr. ir. M (Mandy) Korff, m.korff@tudelft.nl
Expected prior Knowledge Soil mechanics
Foundation engineering
Structural engineering
Academic Skills design skills
literature survey
calculations
Literature & Study Will be posted on Brightspace
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CIE4367-16 Design of Embankments 3
Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. C. Jommi
course.
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Course Contents The course deals with embankments for earthworks, with special focus on road and railway constructions and dykes on soft soils.
Geotechnical works must be designed to comply with Serviceability and Ultimate Limit states. Therefore, methods to predict
settlement and stability are crucial in the design of embankments on soft soils, as well as to evaluate the consequences of a new
construction on its surroundings. Various techniques and strategies can be adopted to comply with performance requirements,
which will be introduced and developed during the course.
The course includes:
Use of background data, in situ and laboratory investigation to set a geotechnical model for the analysis
Pre-failure behaviour and analysis of settlements
Strength of soil and stability analysis
Staged construction, pre-loading, drains and vacuum.
Reinforced soils, Lightweight materials, piled embankments.
Study Goals At the end of the course the students will:

become familiar with relevant aspects of the engineering behaviour of embankments
be able to describe the subsoil and relevant soil characteristics and infer what the main problems in the design will be
be able to choose the most appropriate material models for the analysis and the design of embankments and evaluate advantages
and shortcomings of different alternative choices
be able to apply design and assessment rules
be able to pre-assess viable solutions for the design and construction of new embankments and evaluate advantages and
shortcomings of different possible alternatives
Education Method - Self study
- Practicals
- Homework on a case history
Assessment Assignment + oral examination
Expected prior Knowledge AESB2330 - Soil Mechanics
Academic Skills Reading scientific literature
Basic design skills (e.g. comparing different solutions, basic mathematical skills)
Simple programming skills
Literature & Study - CUR 162 Building on soft soils, available at Civieltechnisch Centrum Uitvoering Research en Regelgeving: P.O.Box 420, 2800
Materials AK Gouda (NL)
- Journal/Conference papers
- Complementary lecture notes
Judgement - Group report: minimum mark 6/10 weight 0.4
- Oral examination: minimum mark 6/10 weight 0.6
Permitted Materials during - Open book oral examination, starting from a discussion of the written reports. In discussing the theoretical background of their
Exam choices together with its implementation in practical cases, the students can keep the reference material with them. They do not
need to learn formulas by heart. However, they are supposed to have gone through and show they can apply the background
theory and approaches, and they can evaluate alternative choices.
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CIE4390 Geo Risk Management 3
course.
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period none
Course Contents The program consists of theory around the GeoRM concept and tools to deal with risks. To illustrate the tools and the theory
several recent cases are discussed in the lectures. Also the effect of the human factor in projects and the influence of perception
of different stakeholders on projects is covered, as well as the distribution of risks over stakeholders.
Tools that are covered:

Monitoring
Use of big data
Observational method
The Concept of Geo communication
The use of Monte Carlo analysis to estimate risk budgets
Study Goals After the course the student is aware of the inherent risk of ground within civil engineering and construction, including the
impact and difficulties of the human factor. The student is also able to use some of the tools developed to control geo risks.
Furthermore, the student is able to apply principles of ground-related risk management during the entire process for a variety of
civil engineering constructions.
Education Method Lectures and group excercises

half online lectures, half on campus lectures and exercises"
Assessment Oral exam. Can only retake the course in 2022-2023 if classroom exercise done in previous years
Elective Yes
Expected prior Knowledge BSc- Civil engineering or equivalent
Academic Skills Understanding of the significance of geotechnical risks in projects and mechanisms that cause them, from a process- as well as
from a technical point of view
Being able to effectively manage those risks by using a systematic approach.
Being able to use specific tools to control Geotechnical risks
Insight in the interests of different stakeholders that can be involved in Projects with a geotechnical relevance
Insight in the influence of the human factor in Risk management and tools to deal with the effects
Literature & Study Staveren, Martin van, Book Uncertainty and Ground Conditions A Risk Management Approach
Materials Ruijter, A.de and Guldenmund, F., The bowtie method: A review, Safety Science v88 (201610): pp.211-218
Lecture slides
Optional:
Staveren, Martin van, 2013, INTERNATIONAL STATE OF THE ART REPORT on Integration of Geotechnical Risk
Management and Project Risk Management parts 1 and 2
Patel, P. et al. (2006). The Observational Method in Geotechnics.
Spross, J. (2014). A critical review of the observational method. Licentiate Thesis. KTH. Stockholm.
Judgement Grade is 100% based on an oral exam, to be taken after a compulsory exercise during the period of the lectures.
Permitted Materials during None
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CIE4780 Trending Topics in Geo-Engineering 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. R.B.J. Brinkgreve
course.
Education Period 4
Start Education 4
Expected prior knowledge CIE4361 Behaviour of Soils & Rocks
CIE4366 Numerical Modelling in Geo-Engineering
Summary This course involves a selection of trending topics from underground space technology and geo-engineering. Besides, the course
attempts to demonstrate how numerical and constitutive modelling are used in practical geotechnical applications.
Course Contents - Recent trends in tunnelling
- Tunnel safety in road tunnels
- Diaphragm walls
- Shallow geothermal - Ground source heat
- Subsidence / Biogeochemical processes
- Geotechnical earthquake engineering
- The use of numerical methods in line with Eurocode 7
- POVM design rules for river embankments and case studies
- Case Amsterdam Noord-Zuidlijn
- Case Antwerp - Double-stack tunnel
- Validation and verification in numerical modelling
- Advanced numerical modelling:
* Introduction to case study
* Elaboration of case study by students
* Elaboration of results by students
Study Goals The main goal is to obtain knowledge of recent advances in geo-engineering and to gain experience to be able to responsibly use
numerical models for geotechnical engineering and design purposes. For the latter, in particular:
- Translating project data into input parameters for numerical models
- Interpreting site investigation data
- Understanding capabilities and limitations of numerical models
- Interpretation of modelling results
- Verification and validation of numerical models
Education Method Lectures, workshops (hands-on elaboration of a case, use of computer models), writing a paper, oral exam
Computer Use The finite element method (PLAXIS) is used to elaborate the case study
Course Relations Relations with other courses:
CIE4361 Behaviour of Soils & Rocks
CIE4366 Numerical modelling in geo-engineering
CIE5305 Bored and immersed tunnels
Literature and Study Lectures (PowerPoint presentations) are provided on BrightSpace
Materials
Assessment Oral exam after paper on topic approved before 2022-2023 has been submitted
Contact Responsible for this course:
Dr.ir. Ronald B.J. Brinkgreve, Associate Professor

(Part-time: Tuesdays, Fridays)
CiTG, Geo-engineering lab, room 00.490
+31 15 2784011
r.b.j.brinkgreve@tudelft.nl
Co-responsible:
Ir. Richard de Nijs
(Part-time: Tuesdays, Fridays)
CiTG, Geo-engineering lab, room 00.510
R.E.P.deNijs@tudelft.nl
Expected prior Knowledge CIE4361 Behaviour of Soils & Rocks
CIE4366 Numerical Modelling in Geo-Engineering
Academic Skills - Synthesizing theoretical backgrounds
- Conceptualization of data
- (Numerical) modelling
- Interpretation of modelling results
- Verification and validation
- Writing a paper
Literature & Study Lecture notes, handouts, reports; all available on BrightSpace
Materials
Judgement Final result is based on the exam
Permitted Materials during Paper, pen, pencil, protractor (geodriehoek), calculator
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CIE5305 Bored and Immersed Tunneling 4
course.
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Expected prior knowledge Soil Mechanics 2 CTB2310
Concrete Structures 2 CIE 3150
Hydraulic structures CIE3330
Summary Preliminary design and construction of traffic tunnels.
- Functional requirements of different tunnel types.
- Determination of the boundary conditions.
- Spatial and structural design of bored and immersed tunnel.
- Construction aspects.
Course Contents The course treats bored and immersed tunneling.
First the functional and operational requirements, the longitudinal profile and the cross section of different tunnels are discussed.
Also ventilation, fire and safety in tunnels are treated. Then a short introduction about the sequential excavation method is given.
After this, the two main topics are treated, namely bored tunnels and immersed tunnels.
Bored tunnels: construction method, shield types, face stability, lining design, settlements during construction, launching and
reception shafts.
Immersed tunnels: construction method and construction location, transport and immersion, stability during transport and
immersion, design of the concrete structure.
Study Goals By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Make a decision on the tunnel type: bored or immersed

- Describe the construction methods of bored tunnels
- Make a choice for the suitable excavation method (for example determine type of machine etc) for a bored tunnel
- Make a global design of the longitudinal profile and cross section of a bored tunnel
- Evaluate the construction effects like settlements, stability and others influences of a bored tunnel
- Describe the construction methods and different constructions phases of immersed tunnels
- Determine a suitable transport route, a location for the construction dock and placing method for immersed tunnel
- Make a global design of the longitudinal profile and cross section of an immersed tunnel
Education Method Lectures with illustrations (video, numerical examples). An excursion to a tunnelling project and a case study. The case study
consists of a design of a bored and an immersed tunnel.
Literature and Study Lecture notes: "Bored and Immersed tunnels" and handouts.
Materials The exercise o-n the case study is handed out during o-ne of the lecture hours.
Assessment Oral exam. Can only retake the course in 2022-2023 if report on the Case Study (30%) submitted in previous years.
Enrolment / Application This course is closed to new enrolment. Students who previously followed the course and already submitted the written report
(30%) last year, can take a resit (oral exam only, 70%).
Expected prior Knowledge Students are expected to have knowledge on Structural Engineering at the least on BSc level or equivalent
Academic Skills Structural, Hydraulic and geotecnical engineering. To combine knowledge of different engineering fields into the design of a
spcific Civil Structure; Analysis and Synthesis
Literature & Study Lecture notes: "Bored and Immersed tunnels" and handouts.
Materials The exercise o-n the case study is handed out during o-ne of the lecture hours.
Judgement One mark, based on case study report (30%) and oral exam (70%)
Permitted Materials during -
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CIE5340-18 Soil Dynamics 4
Responsible Instructor F. Pisanò
Instructor Dr.ir. K.N. van Dalen
course.
Education Period 2
4
Start Education 2
4
Course Contents Students will extend their the knowledge of Soil Mechanics and Geo-Engineering towards relevant problems involving dynamic
effects.
The fundamental focus of the course ranges from the description of cyclic/dynamic soil behaviour to its implications in wave
propagation problems. The latter are tackled through analytical methods suitable for a variety of 1D and 2D/3D applications.
Trending topics in Computational Soil Dynamics are also addressed, with emphasis on cyclic constitutive modelling and
dynamics of water-saturated soils. Practical applications to seismic site response analysis and environmental vibrations are
covered to improve the grasp and use of fundamental principles.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION: role of soil dynamics in civil engineering; course organisation and learning objectives; assessment criteria.
CYCLIC/DYNAMIC SOIL BEHAVIOUR: cyclic/dynamic laboratory testing; small-strain stiffness and damping; medium/large
strain cyclic behaviour; pore pressure accumulation and liquefaction; high-cyclic ratcheting; influence of loading rate.
Formulation of multiaxial stress-strain relationships.
WAVES IN SOILS: Fourier transform; frequency domain vs time domain, transfer function vs impulse response (Green's
function); multiplication of spectra vs convolution of time signals; compressional and shear waves; response (1D) of half-space
under normal or shear stress excitation at surface; reflection and transmission of waves; Rayleigh waves at free surface of half-
space (2D).
COMPUTATIONAL SOIL DYNAMICS: Formulation of dynamic problems involving dry and water-saturated soils; finite
element discretisation and time integration; plasticity modelling of cyclic soil behaviour; practical aspects of dynamic numerical
simulations; introduction to the use of the OpenSees software.
Current challenges and open research questions in the field will be also discussed to promote individual study and research
initiatives.
Study Goals LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The above contents are taught for students to be able to:

- describe the cyclic/dynamic behaviour of soils over the small-to-large--strain range, and the related laboratory testing
procedures for its characterisation
- explain and apply an analytical, Fourier-based method to derive the 1D dynamic response of a half-space (compressional/shear
wave propagation)
- derive the properties of harmonic surface (Rayleigh) waves
- set-up and perform through existing finite element packages non-linear dynamic simulations involving water-saturated soils
and advanced plasticity models
- perform 1D seismic site response analyses
Education Method A blend of in-class education and flipped classrooms - in the latter case, with recordings of relevant theoretical sessions made
available online. Q&A sessions give an opportunity to answer all students' questions and clarify (and go deeper into)
fundamental concepts of discipline.
Assessment Assignment + oral examination
Expected prior Knowledge PREREQUISITES
Students are expected at the entry level to be familiar with the following subjects:
- dynamics of single-degree-of-freedom systems with damping (discrete systems), including steady-state and transient vibrations;
Fourier series representation of periodic signals
- fundamentals of continuum mechanics (stress, strain, stress-strain relationships)
- fundamentals of soil mechanics, including soil classification and laboratory testing, stiffness and strength, pore water drainage
and consolidation
- theory of material plasticity, possibly with application to soils
- Finite Element Method -- theory and application to static continuum problems
Academic Skills differential equations, fundamental understanding of soil behaviour and structural mechanics, plasticity modelling of (static) non
-linear behaviour of materials, finite element method.
Literature & Study STUDY MATERIALS
Materials
Main Readings
All course contents are covered in the following study materials:

- Lecture slides \\ (available online: https://brightspace.tudelft.nl)
- Holscher, P. (2016). Soil Dynamics in Urban Areas. Lecture notes (Chapters 9-10) \\ (available online:
https://brightspace.tudelft.nl)
- van Dalen, K.N. (2015). Body Waves in an Elastic Continuum & Rayleigh Waves at the Free Surface. Lecture notes \\
(available online: https://brightspace.tudelft.nl)
- Kramer, S.L. (1996). Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering. Prentice-Hall.
- Towhata, I. (2008). Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering. Springer Science & Business Media.\\ (available online:
http://www.library.tudelft.nl)
- Zienkiewicz, O.C., Chan, A.H.C., Pastor, M., Schrefler, B.A., & Shiomi, T. (1999). Computational Geomechanics -- with
special reference to Earthquake Engineering. Wiley
Further suggested readings (research papers) will be provided during the course.
Complementary Readings
Recommended textbooks for individual study on the above prerequisites:
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Dynamics of systems
- Metrikine, A.V. Dynamics of Mechanical Systems and Slender Structures. Lecture notes CIE4145.
\\ (available online: \url{https://brightspace.tudelft.nl})
Basic soil mechanics

- Verruijt, A. (2012). Soil Mechanics, Delft University of Technology \\ (available online: http://geo.verruijt.net)
- Lambe, T.W., & Whitman, R.V. (2008). \textit{Soil Mechanics}. John Wiley & Sons
Plasticity theory and soil constitutive modelling

- de Souza Neto, E.A., Peric, D., & Owen, D.R. (2011). Computational methods for plasticity: theory and applications. John
Wiley & Sons
- Muir Wood, D. (2003). Geotechnical Modelling, CRC Press \\ (available online: http://www.library.tudelft.nl)
Finite Element Method

- Hughes, T.J.R. (2003). The Finite Element Method: linear static and dynamic finite element analysis, Prentice-Hall \\(available
online: http://www.library.tudelft.nl)
- Zienkiewicz, O.C., & Taylor, R.L. (2000). The Finite Element Method -- Vol. 1-2. Butterworth-Heinemann \\ (available
online: http://www.library.tudelft.nl)
Alternative/additional readings may be arranged in agreement with the course coordinator to tackle specific knowledge gaps.
Judgement The final grade will be based on the written assignments.
Permitted Materials during Take-home assignments may be carried out by using all the teaching materials provided during the course.
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CIE5741 Trenchless Technologies 4
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. W. Broere
Contact Hours / Week 0/4/0/0
x/x/x/x
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Course Contents The course covers the use of trenchless technologies, which is a versatile installation method for small infrastructure (gas, water,
sewers, etc). It is meant as an addition to other specialistic courses and the topics studied here can also be applied in other
courses. Next to the installation process and the design of the linings, the organisation of a TT project will be discussed.
The course deals with basic aspects of:

- Cables and ducts
- Geology and geotechnics in relation to boring techniques and bore fluids
- The technique of Horizonal Directional Drilling (HDD)
- The technique of Micro-tunnelling
- Boring equipment
- Measuring equipment
- Steering equipment
- Technical calculations for HDD and Micro-tunnelling
- Technical calulations for stresses in pipelines
- Renovation of existing pipelines
- Research on trenchless technology and innovative applications
- Influence of contract types on project execution
- Role of the contractor and engineering office
- Risks and risk management
- Case discussions
Study Goals Students will be able to identify and describe the methods available for trenchless installation and rehabilitation of cables and
ducts. They will be able to make a preliminary design for new pipe line installations.
Education Method lectures, paper and oral exam
Literature and Study obligatory lecturenote(s)/textbook(s):
Materials
Reader "Reader Trenchless Technology CIE5741" by W. Broere, S. van der Woude
Available via Microweb or as pdf on BS
Assessment As part of the course, the students (in groups of max. 2 students) have to make a preliminary design and risk assessment for a
river crossing of a large diameter pipeline, using HDD or micro-tunnelling. This design is based on the lecture notes as well as
the relevant national codes and standards.
The resulting design is discussed and commented during an (online) oral examination, during which also other topics from the
course can be discussed. The final mark is based on the report and oral discussion.
Remarks Multidisciplinary course for Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences.
The course covers the use of trenchless technologies (drilling, tunnelling, and renovation techniques). These techniques are
widely used for the installation and renovation of tunnel-, pipe- and cable systems for small infrastructure (oil, gas, water,
sewerage). The course offers basic theoretical and practical knowledge of the techniques and used materials. Legal,
administrative aspects and innovation will form an integral part of the course.
Contact The student-assistants of Underground Space Technology can be contacted at
E: StudassOGB-CiTG@tudelft.nl
T: 85256
Expected prior Knowledge Basic understanding of soil mechanics and structural mechanics is advisable but not mandatory.
Academic Skills Knowledge, application, analysis, design, evaluation, writing, reporting
Literature & Study obligatory lecturenote(s)/textbook(s):
Materials
Reader "Reader Trenchless Technology CIE5741" by W. Broere, S. van der Woude
Available via Microweb or as pdf on BS
Permitted Materials during Students' paper
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OE44030 Offshore Geotechnical Engineering 4
Responsible Instructor F. Pisanò
Instructor Ir. E. Kementzetzidis
Contact Hours / Week 0/0/4/0
x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Course Contents The course addresses relevant topics in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
related to offshore energy production (for both oil&gas developments and renewable sources).
The core subject is the analysis and design of the most common
foundation systems for offshore structures. After some preliminary recaps on soil behaviour,
the response of soils to environmental cyclic loading is illustrated and discussed.
Then, essential concepts about marine
site investigation are discussed. The course is brought to conclusion by widely address its core topics, concerning the
analysis/design of both shallow and deep offshore foundations.
Study Goals At the end of this course you will be able to:
1. recognise and describe the main features of offshore soil behaviour under environmental loading;
2. describe the principles for planning offshore site surveys for soil characterisation purposes;
3. analyse/design the main shallow foundation systems according to standard analytical approaches
4. analyse/design offshore piles according to standard analytical approaches
Education Method A combination of pre-recorded (on-line) and live (in-class) sessions. Both fundamentals and practical applications will be
covered in both teaching environments.
Assessment Assessment is fully through a written, open-book exam at the end of the education period. A similar resit will take place at the
end of the following education period.
In case of no access to the faculty allowed, the written exam will be organised remotely - with specific checks on students'
conduct and plagiarism.
Remarks
Department 3mE Department Maritime & Transport Technology
Contact For more information please contact the course coordinator by email (f.pisano@tudelft.nl)
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Year 2022/2023
CIE-GE Track Geo-Engineering Compulsory Courses
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Year 2022/2023
CIE-GE Not for students who passed CTB2310 or AESB2330
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x/x/x/x and judgement. For more information on support material and possible contact hours: please check the Brightspace page of
CT1730HBO.
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Summary The course explains the basic concepts of theoretical and applied soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. Theoretical soil
mechanics includes: Soil Characteristics; Groundwater flow; Geomechanics; consolidation, and Shear Strength of Soils. Applied
soil mechanics includes: Retaining Structures; Foundations; and Slope Stability.
Course Contents Soil Characteristics: Classification of soils; volumetric and gravimetric relationships for soils.
Groundwater: Pore pressure and effective stress; Darcys law, permeability and groundwater flow.
Geomechanics: Stresses and initial stress state; strains, stress-strain relationships and tangent modulus; Elastic solutions, drained
and undrained behaviour.
Consolidation: 1D compression, Oedometer test and data interpretation, consolidation coefficient, settlement
Shear Strength of Soils: Drained and undrained soil behaviour; total and effective shear strength parameters; Mohr circles; Mohr-
Coulomb failure criterion; direct shear test; triaxial test.
Retaining Structures: Lateral earth pressure at rest; passive and active pressures
Foundations: Geotechnical bearing capacity, shallow foundations
Slope Stability: Limit equilibrium methods.

Study Goals The main goal of this course is to:
Have an understanding of, and be able to apply the following: Soil classification; Groundwater flow; Stresses in the ground;
Strains and stiffness; Consolidation; Shear strength of soils; Laboratory testing; Earth retaining structures; Foundations; Slope
stability.
By the end of the course the student should be able to:

Explain fundamentals of soil behaviour in terms of volume changes and shear strength mobilisation.
Explain an engineering strategy for analysing geotechnical problems, involving settlements, consolidation, groundwater flow,
basic foundations, retaining structures and slope stability.
Analyse appropriately and evaluate geotechnical problems, utilising presented theory, on the following topics: elastic behaviour
and settlements, consolidation, groundwater flow, basic foundations, retaining structures and slope stability.
Education Method Lectures, tutorials, self-study

Assessment The learning objectives will be tested with:
computer exam
Expected prior Knowledge Basic mechanics, and Mathematics, knowledge of the concept of stress and strain as well as elasticity.
Academic Skills Critical thinking, Online learning, Note making, Time management, application of theory for problems
Literature & Study Materials
Materials - Soil mechanics by A. Verruijt, 2001
- Lecture notes
- Recorded videos of the course
Judgement online Final exam (Brightspace based exam) to test the learning objectives of this course.
Permitted Materials during - Calculator as described in the Examination regulations
Exam - Formula sheet
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Year 2022/2023
CIE-GE For students with a CE Background
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course.
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Course Contents The course is divided into two parts:
1) Geology
2) Geological maps and geological map reading.
Study Goals The objective of AESM4370 is to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills of geology and geological map reading
relevant in geo-engineering.
On successful completion of this course the student is able to:
[LO1] Describe the main characteristics of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks and explain how these rocks were
formed.
[LO2] Describe and classify brittle and ductile structures, including faults and folds.
[LO3] Interpret simple geological maps and make geological cross-sections.
Education Method The course follows a blended learning approach that combines self-study activities and online face-to-face lectures. It is essential
that students prepare and study the preliminary material before the actual face-to-face sessions, which focus on interaction with
the instructor and peers.
Assessment Written exam
Expected prior Knowledge None
Academic Skills See Study Goals
Literature & Study All course materials are available on the Brightspace page of the course. It is important that students print the exercises book. A
Materials printed version of the latter can be sent to the students by mail upon request.
Judgement See Assessment
Permitted Materials during Colour pencils, a ruler and a non-programming calculator
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Year 2022/2023
CIE-GE For students with a AES Background
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course.
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
2
Course Contents Engineering Mechanics Basics
Study Goals Engineering Mechanics Basics: Statics of particles and rigid bodies, types of supports, calculation of support reactions, effects of
hinges in constructions, forces in members of truss structures, types of loads, definitions like Unity check, SLS, ULS, section
forces, mathematical description of relationship between section forces and loading, engineering methods to determine V-, M-
and N-lines, material behaviour in general and steel and concrete in particular, Hookes law, cross sectional properties, shear-
and normal stresses in cross sections due to bending and extension, behaviour of reinforced concrete beams under loading
Education Method Self study
Assessment Oral exam
Expected prior Knowledge General Mechanics
Academic Skills After the course the student is able to calculate support reactions for statically determined constructions with multiple members,
to draw M-, V-, N-lines, determine the forces in members of truss structures, calculate stresses and deformations in constructions
based on linear elastic materials, make basic strength calculations, has gained insight in material behaviour for steel and concrete
and understands the basics of reinforced concrete.
Literature & Study Engineering Mechanics Volumes 1 and 2, PowerPoint sheets
Materials
Permitted Materials during Calculator and a handwritten A4 with notes
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Year 2022/2023
CIE-GE Not for students who have completed CTB3390 in the BSc
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Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. M. Bakker
course.
Education Period 3
Start Education 3
Exam Period 3
4
Course Contents The course consists of seven topics: (1) Principles of groundwater flow, (2) Steady groundwater flow in one and two dimensions,
including flow to wells and the method of images, (3) Steady flow in semi-confined systems such as below polders and lakes,
(4) Transient groundwater flow including the effect of changes in surface water levels, transient wells, and pumping tests, (5)
Finite difference solutions of groundwater flow, (6) Seawater intrusion and variable density flow in coastal aquifers, and (7)
Other topics.
Study Goals Upon successful completion, students will be able to (1) identify the processes that play a major role in groundwater systems,
(2) conceptualize a groundwater system, (3) solve geohydrological problems, and (4) estimate the effect of interventions in the
groundwater system.
Education Method Lectures, homework problems, computer assignments, online quizes.
Course Relations Principles of Geohydrology is required for Groundwater Modeling
Books Recommended textbook: M. Bakker and V. Post. 2022. Analytical Groundwater Modeling. CRC Press.
Reader Course notes and practice material in the form of Jupyter Notebooks will be made available through Brightspace.
Assessment Digital exam in a computer room.
Permitted Materials during
Tests
Expected prior Knowledge Hydrology I, Fluid Mechanics, Differential Equations, Computer Programming in Python
Academic Skills
Literature & Study
Materials
Permitted Materials during One sheet of A4 paper with handwritten notes on the front and (if desired) back. Regular non-programmable calculator. The
Exam Python Anaconda distribution and Excel can be used during the exam.
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A.C. Akyildiz
Department Medical Instruments & Bio-Inspired Technology
Dr. K. Anupam
Unit Civiele Techniek & Geowetensch
Department Pavement Engineering
Telephone +31 15 27 82394
Room 23.HG 6.60
Prof.dr.ir. M. Bakker
Department Water Resources
Telephone +31 15 27 83714
Room 23.HG 4.92.1
Dr.ir. R.B.J. Brinkgreve

Department Geo-engineering
Telephone +31 15 27 83327
Room 23.KG 00.490
Dr.ir. W. Broere
Telephone +31 15 27 81545
Room 23.KG 00.510
Ir. J.H. van Dalen

Telephone +31 15 27 87454
Room 23.KG 00.470
Dr.ir. K.N. van Dalen

Department Dynamics of Structures
Telephone +31 15 27 88388
Room 23.HG 3.61
Dr.ir. A.A.M. Dieudonné

Telephone +31 15 27 86134
Room 23.KG 00.490
Dr.ir. A.P. van den Eijnden

Telephone +31 15 27 87443
Room 23.KG 00.470
Dr. K.G. Gavin

Telephone +31 15 27 87128
Room 23.KG 00.540
Dr. J. Gebert
Telephone +31 15 27 82798
Room 23.KG 00.140
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Dr. G. Giardina
Telephone +31 15 27 86301
Room 23.KG 00.470
Prof.dr.ir. T.J. Heimovaara

Department Geoscience and Engineering
Telephone +31 15 27 81969
Room 23.HG 3.12
Prof.dr. M.A. Hicks

Telephone +31 15 27 87433
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Program overview

Code Omschrijving ECTS p1 p2 p3 p4 p5

CIE-GE Track Geo-Engineering (GE)

CIE-GE Track Geo-Engineering (GE)

CIE-GE Track Geo-Engineering Required Courses (34 EC)

Foundations: Geotechnical bearing capacity, shallow foundations

Slope Stability: Limit equilibrium methods.

By the end of the course the student should be able to:

Education Method Lectures, tutorials, self-study

This course addresses the following issues:

Education Method The course consists of 2 blocks:

Grade for worksheets, lab report and oral presentation*:

*: the lecturers can adjust weights on grades if needed.

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE READINGS

Grade for worksheets, lab report and oral presentation*:

*: the lecturers can adjust weights on grades if needed.

Permitted Materials during None

Education Method Lectures; with some flipped over activities

Permitted Materials during Books, notes, papers, laptop.

On successful completion of this course the student is able to:

Non symmetrical and or inhomogenous cross sections:

Introduction into plasticity:

Sheets, assignments and software via http:http://icozct.tudelft.nl/TUD_CT/ or CourseBase.

Sheets, assignments and software via http:http://icozct.tudelft.nl/TUD_CT/ or CourseBase.

1. Introduction to continuum mechanics, stress, strain;

(see links on BrightSpace)

CIE4365-16 Modelling Coupled Processes for Engineering Applications 5

- Geotechnical Centrifuge Technology, by Taylor, RN (available on TUD library as e-book)

- SOIL MECHANICS, A. Verruijt

- Scientific papers which will be uploaded on the course online platform.

CIE5321 Toets 2 Exam 3.5

CIE-GE Track Geo-Engineering Focus Electives (adding up to 56 EC)

Amongst others, the lectures will address the following topics:

- Soil water retention, water and gas transport

(6)Assess options and impacts of beneficial use of dredged sediments.

[LO2] Acknowledge the complexity and challenges of geo-engineering projects

[LO5] Work in a group

[LO6] Reflect on group processes and personal functioning

1) Desk study test (5% - I)

Non symmetrical and or inhomogenous cross sections:

Introduction into plasticity:

Sheets, assignments and software via http:http://icozct.tudelft.nl/TUD_CT/ or CourseBase.

Sheets, assignments and software via http:http://icozct.tudelft.nl/TUD_CT/ or CourseBase.

CIE4362-20 Toets 1 Final 3

The main topics of designing retaining structures are:

Education Method resit only, self study

The course includes:

Study Goals At the end of the course the students will:

Tools that are covered:

--- UPDATE dd 01-12-2020 due to the COVID-19 measures ---

Dr.ir. Ronald B.J. Brinkgreve, Associate Professor

- Make a decision on the tunnel type: bored or immersed

Study Goals LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The above contents are taught for students to be able to:

All course contents are covered in the following study materials:

Recommended textbooks for individual study on the above prerequisites:

Basic soil mechanics

Plasticity theory and soil constitutive modelling

Finite Element Method

The course deals with basic aspects of:

CIE-GE Track Geo-Engineering Compulsory Courses

CIE-GE Not for students who passed CTB2310 or AESB2330

Foundations: Geotechnical bearing capacity, shallow foundations