Overview
This module equips students with the fundamentals of the elasto-plastic soil behaviour which forms the basis of constitutive relationships of soils. The finite element method will be introduced, with emphasis on its application to constitutive soil models. Practical examples of applications of various models in geotechnical engineering will be discussed. Topics covered include critical state soil mechanics, finite element method, common soil models, application of finite element modelling in geotechnical engineering and various case studies.
What You’ll Learn
Finite Element Method
Constitutive soil model
- Numerical formulation of selected soil models and the evaluation of corresponding soil parameters
PLAXIS computer software
- Mastering the application of this software to practical problems
Who Should Attend
- Geotechnical Engineers, Civil Engineers
SITizens Learning Credits (SLC) - Eligible Course
This course is SITizens Learning Credits (SLC) eligible. Please refer to the
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Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
- Attend 75% of the course
- Undertake non-credit bearing assessment (during course)
A Certificate of Attainment for each module will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of each respective module; and
- Participants who pass the Continuous Assessment and Final Examination with with a GPA of 2.5 or more.
Prerequisites
- Candidate should possess a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the prerequisite knowledge for the course?
Students should be familiar with basic geotechnical engineering design methods.
- Is any software required for the software?
Any analysis software used will be provided as part of the course.
Schedule
| Week |
Topics |
| 1 to 3 |
Finite Element Method
Numerical formulation |
| 4 to 6 |
Constitutive Soil Models
Critical state soil mechanics, Mohr-Coulomb model, Modified Cam Clay model, Hardening Soil model, Soft Soil model. |
| 7 |
BREAK |
| 8 & 9 |
Evaluation of Soil Parameters
Mohr-Coulomb model, Modified Cam Clay model, Hardening Soil model; Soft Soil model |
| 10 & 11 |
Plaxis 2D & 3D
Mastering the usage of this software |
| 12 & 13 |
Practical Application of Plaxis
Analysis of building foundation, deep excavation, tunnelling and other geotechnical problems |
Fees
| Category |
Full Fee |
After SF Funding |
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) |
$3,540.69 |
$1,062.21 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & above) |
$3,540.69 |
$400.40 |
| Singapore PR/LTVP+ Holder |
$3,573.78 |
$1,072.14 |
| Non-Singaporeans |
$3,573.78 |
Not Eligible |
Note:
- All figures include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
- You can opt for either SkillsFuture Funding or Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy. Both cannot be combined.
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Terms & Conditions:
SkillsFuture Funding
To be eligible for the 70% training grant awarded, applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) must:
- Be a Singaporean Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
- Not receive any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed for the programme
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy
To be eligible for the 90% enhanced subsidy awarded, applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) must:
- Be a Singaporean Citizen
- Be at least 40 years old
- Not receive any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed for the programme
SIT reserves the right to collect the balance of the programme fees (i.e. the potential grant amount) directly from the applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) should the above requirements not be fulfilled.
SIT reserves the right to make changes to published course information, including dates, times, venues, fees and instructors without prior notice.
Course Series
Modular Certification Courses - Civil Engineering
These modules are stackable towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering or can be taken individually as a single module as follows:
Modules
- CVE6001 Structural Stability and Dynamics
- CVE6002 Design of Steel and Composite Structures
- CVE6003 Design of Tall Buildings*
- CVE6004 Advanced Material Technology
- CVE6005 Design of Reinforced and Precast Concrete Structures*
- CVE6006 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
- CVE6007 Shallow and Deep Foundation*
- CVE6008 Numerical Modelling in Geotechnics*
- CVE6009 Deep Excavation and Tunnelling*
- CVE6010 Land Reclamation and Ground Improvement
*Modules subsidised by SkillsFuture Singapore.
Each module carries ECTS 6 credits. Candidates who pass any 4 modules (totalling 24 credits) with a CGPA of 2.5 or more will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering by SIT. Collectively, they can be taken as the Masters of Science in Civil Engineering.
