Foundation Engineering and EarthmovingLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 5B00FD59
Credits
5 op
Objectives
After completing the course, the student:
- knows the principles of drainage of ground structures and frost protection
- knows the steps involved in laying the foundations
- knows the main stages and methods of construction work
- is able to select and dimension the equipment needed for construction
- is familiar with land volume concepts and mass factors
Content
Water occurrence in soil, drainage of buildings
- Ground and frost protection, frost protection of buildings
- Pile foundations
- Volume Concepts of Earth
- Construction Materials
- Excavation machinery
- The main stages of civil engineering work
- Reinforcement of the ground
- Mining and crushing
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
After completing the course, the student:
- understands the importance of drainage and the principles of frost protection
- knows the equipment and work stages most commonly used in construction
- can calculate simple soil volume conversions
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
In addition to the above, the student:
- Understand the importance of different components in sealing work and how seals and load capacities can be measured
- knows the factors affecting the choice of equipment and capacities for the most important stages of earthworks and is able to apply this information
- knows, in principle, when the different methods of soil reinforcement and pile foundation are used
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In addition to the above, the student:
- is very active in classes and shows a particular interest in the topic
- the student has a good knowledge of all subject areas of the course
Enrolment period
01.12.2023 - 22.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Construction Site Management
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Site Management
Teachers
- Saija Jokinen
Person in charge
Hannu Kauranen
Groups
-
21ARM
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the student:
- knows the principles of drainage of ground structures and frost protection
- knows the steps involved in laying the foundations
- knows the main stages and methods of construction work
- is able to select and dimension the equipment needed for construction
- is familiar with land volume concepts and mass factors
Content (course unit)
Water occurrence in soil, drainage of buildings
- Ground and frost protection, frost protection of buildings
- Pile foundations
- Volume Concepts of Earth
- Construction Materials
- Excavation machinery
- The main stages of civil engineering work
- Reinforcement of the ground
- Mining and crushing
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
After completing the course, the student:
- understands the importance of drainage and the principles of frost protection
- knows the equipment and work stages most commonly used in construction
- can calculate simple soil volume conversions
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to the above, the student:
- Understand the importance of different components in sealing work and how seals and load capacities can be measured
- knows the factors affecting the choice of equipment and capacities for the most important stages of earthworks and is able to apply this information
- knows, in principle, when the different methods of soil reinforcement and pile foundation are used
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the above, the student:
- is very active in classes and shows a particular interest in the topic
- the student has a good knowledge of all subject areas of the course
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.12.2023 - 22.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 30.05.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Construction Site Management
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Site Management
Teachers
- Saija Jokinen
Person in charge
Saija Jokinen
Groups
-
22RM
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the student:
- knows the principles of drainage of ground structures and frost protection
- knows the steps involved in laying the foundations
- knows the main stages and methods of construction work
- is able to select and dimension the equipment needed for construction
- is familiar with land volume concepts and mass factors
Content (course unit)
Water occurrence in soil, drainage of buildings
- Ground and frost protection, frost protection of buildings
- Pile foundations
- Volume Concepts of Earth
- Construction Materials
- Excavation machinery
- The main stages of civil engineering work
- Reinforcement of the ground
- Mining and crushing
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
After completing the course, the student:
- understands the importance of drainage and the principles of frost protection
- knows the equipment and work stages most commonly used in construction
- can calculate simple soil volume conversions
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to the above, the student:
- Understand the importance of different components in sealing work and how seals and load capacities can be measured
- knows the factors affecting the choice of equipment and capacities for the most important stages of earthworks and is able to apply this information
- knows, in principle, when the different methods of soil reinforcement and pile foundation are used
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the above, the student:
- is very active in classes and shows a particular interest in the topic
- the student has a good knowledge of all subject areas of the course
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.12.2022 - 17.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 03.05.2023
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Construction Site Management
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Site Management
Teachers
- Saija Jokinen
- Anne Hämäläinen
Person in charge
Anne Hämäläinen
Groups
-
21RM
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the student:
- knows the principles of drainage of ground structures and frost protection
- knows the steps involved in laying the foundations
- knows the main stages and methods of construction work
- is able to select and dimension the equipment needed for construction
- is familiar with land volume concepts and mass factors
Content (course unit)
Water occurrence in soil, drainage of buildings
- Ground and frost protection, frost protection of buildings
- Pile foundations
- Volume Concepts of Earth
- Construction Materials
- Excavation machinery
- The main stages of civil engineering work
- Reinforcement of the ground
- Mining and crushing
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
After completing the course, the student:
- understands the importance of drainage and the principles of frost protection
- knows the equipment and work stages most commonly used in construction
- can calculate simple soil volume conversions
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to the above, the student:
- Understand the importance of different components in sealing work and how seals and load capacities can be measured
- knows the factors affecting the choice of equipment and capacities for the most important stages of earthworks and is able to apply this information
- knows, in principle, when the different methods of soil reinforcement and pile foundation are used
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the above, the student:
- is very active in classes and shows a particular interest in the topic
- the student has a good knowledge of all subject areas of the course
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.12.2021 - 21.01.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 20.05.2022
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Construction Site Management
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Site Management
Teachers
- Anne Hämäläinen
Person in charge
Hannu Kauranen
Groups
-
20ARM
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the student:
- knows the principles of drainage of ground structures and frost protection
- knows the steps involved in laying the foundations
- knows the main stages and methods of construction work
- is able to select and dimension the equipment needed for construction
- is familiar with land volume concepts and mass factors
Content (course unit)
Water occurrence in soil, drainage of buildings
- Ground and frost protection, frost protection of buildings
- Pile foundations
- Volume Concepts of Earth
- Construction Materials
- Excavation machinery
- The main stages of civil engineering work
- Reinforcement of the ground
- Mining and crushing
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
After completing the course, the student:
- understands the importance of drainage and the principles of frost protection
- knows the equipment and work stages most commonly used in construction
- can calculate simple soil volume conversions
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to the above, the student:
- Understand the importance of different components in sealing work and how seals and load capacities can be measured
- knows the factors affecting the choice of equipment and capacities for the most important stages of earthworks and is able to apply this information
- knows, in principle, when the different methods of soil reinforcement and pile foundation are used
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the above, the student:
- is very active in classes and shows a particular interest in the topic
- the student has a good knowledge of all subject areas of the course
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.12.2021 - 17.01.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 13.04.2022
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Construction Site Management
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Site Management
Teachers
- Anne Hämäläinen
Person in charge
Hannu Kauranen
Groups
-
20RM
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the student:
- knows the principles of drainage of ground structures and frost protection
- knows the steps involved in laying the foundations
- knows the main stages and methods of construction work
- is able to select and dimension the equipment needed for construction
- is familiar with land volume concepts and mass factors
Content (course unit)
Water occurrence in soil, drainage of buildings
- Ground and frost protection, frost protection of buildings
- Pile foundations
- Volume Concepts of Earth
- Construction Materials
- Excavation machinery
- The main stages of civil engineering work
- Reinforcement of the ground
- Mining and crushing
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
After completing the course, the student:
- understands the importance of drainage and the principles of frost protection
- knows the equipment and work stages most commonly used in construction
- can calculate simple soil volume conversions
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to the above, the student:
- Understand the importance of different components in sealing work and how seals and load capacities can be measured
- knows the factors affecting the choice of equipment and capacities for the most important stages of earthworks and is able to apply this information
- knows, in principle, when the different methods of soil reinforcement and pile foundation are used
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the above, the student:
- is very active in classes and shows a particular interest in the topic
- the student has a good knowledge of all subject areas of the course
Assessment scale
0-5