教育

大学院カリキュラム

Name of Lecture	Physical Modelling in Geotechnics
Semester	Autumn Semester
Credits	2-0-0
Opening year	Every Year
Lecturer	Assoc. Prof. Jiro TAKEMURA and Akihoro TAKAHASHI
Syllabus	[Aims and Scope] This course covers scaling laws and modeling considerations for physical modeling in geotechnical problems both for static and dynamic conditions with laboratory exercises. [Outline] Introduction + visit TIT geotechnical centrifuge facilities Similitude and modeling principles Design of physical model and model ground preparation Modeling exercise -1: preparation of dry sand model ground Measurements strategy and sensors. Modeling exercise -2: Modeling of liquefaction in 1 G field Modeling exercise -2: continue Recent developments in physical modeling - foundation Recent development in physical modeling - excavation Recent development in physical modeling - dynamic problems Modeling exercise -3: Response of a single pile in sand during earthquake in a centrifuge Modeling exercise -3: continue Resent development in physical modeling - cold regions’ problem Examination and interview [Evaluation] Assignments, Exercise, Examination [Texts] Handouts on each topic will be provided by lecture. [Prerequisites] None