Geotechnical Laboratory

Type of study	Bachelor
Language of instruction	English
Code	224-0268/02
Abbreviation	GL
Course title	Geotechnical Laboratory
Credits	4
Coordinating department	Department of Geotechnics and Underground Engineering
Course coordinator	Ing. Barbara Luňáčková, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

Syllabus of practical exercises:
- Preparation of reconstituted samples
- Index and descriptive soil tests
- Modified Proctor Exam
- IBI
- CBR
- Triaxial test
- Soil permeability test
- Light dynamic plate
- Light dynamic penetration
- Static load plate
- Membrane densitometer

E-learning

Studijní opory k dispozici v IS edison a na lms.vsb.cz.

Literature

Head, K.H. (2006). Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing, Volume 1 - Soil Classification and Compaction Tests (3rd Edition). Whittles Publishing. .
Head, K. H. Epps, R. J. (2011). Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing, Volume 2: Permeability, Shear Strength and Compressibility Tests (3rd Edition). Whittles Publishing. .
HEAD, K.H. a R.J. EPPS. (2013). Manual of soil laboratory testing: Volume III. 3rd edition. Dunbeath: Whittles Publishing. .

Advised literature

Czech standarts for individual tests

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