Formation of rock and soil. Landforms due to recent and previous geological processes, their formation, occurrence. Physical and chemical composition of rock and soil (mineralogy, petrology). Rock and soil stratigraphy. Swedish rock and soil conditions. Soil water, unsaturated and saturated conditions, pore water pressure. Usefulness of rock and soil materials, geological maps. Technical properties of rock and soil, especially soil mechanics, methods for ground improvement, geotechnical investigations, interpretation of geotechnical data.
AE1102 Geology and Geotechnical Engineering 6.0 credits
The course gives basic knowledge in general and applied geology, hydrogeology and geotechnical engineering. It comprises basic knowledge of principles and theories within geological processes, soil mechanics and geotechnical applications within infrastructural planning and construction.
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus AE1102 (Autumn 2010–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus AE1102 (Autumn 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course aims to give basic knowledge of the physical and chemical composition of soil and rock material, its technical properties and classification systems. The students will get ability to understand the geological and hydrogeological processes, geological history, earth composition and stratigraphy, as a basis for sustainable land use, including soil- and groundwater and its importance for stability and transport. Basic knowledge of soil mechanics and soil ground improvement methods, ability to use and interpret geological and geotechnical data including risk assessment for mass movement hazards.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
AI1137 or AI1136 Introduction to the Planning and Building Process, and SH1010 Physics for the built environment
Literature
- Lundqvist J 2006: Geologi. Processer-Utveckling-Tillämpning. Studentlitteratur.
- Kompendium i geoteknik
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Approved written examination (TEN1; 4,5 cr). Approved exercises including field-trip (ÖVN1; 1,5 cr)
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle