Single-Course Engelsk 5 ECTS

Water and soil properties

Overall Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to provide activities enabling students to acquire knowledge in general concepts involving hydrology, hydraulics and geology, focusing on processes and interactions related to water cycle, fluid dynamics and soil properties.

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Explain an area’s topography and soil characteristics.
Understand the main natural landscapes and geological structures in Denmark.
Explain soil properties and groundwater concepts.
Differentiate and explain principles of foundations.
Apply hydraulic energy and energy losses principles.
Design and calculate a water network for drinking water supply.
Understand the interactions among soil, geology, and water cycle
Apply the theoretical concepts in engineering solutions

– Topography and landscapes
– Geology and soil properties
– Groundwater characteristics
– Introduction to soil foundations
– Hydraulic principles
– Hydraulic energy and losses
– Water supply network

6 – 20 (Thurs 8-12)

Lectures, Assignments, Course Works, Exercises

Lineker Goulart Coelho

Solbritt Christiansen

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Registration

Language	Engelsk
Duration	13 weeks
Institute	Engineering Technology
Place	DTU Ballerup Campus
Course code	62329
Course type	Graduate Engineer
Semester start	Week 6
Semester end	Week 20
Days	Thurs 8-12