Soil-Structure Interaction

Synopsis

Teaching module consisting of finite element simulations of several common soil-structure interaction problems. Users are able to investigate the consequences of making different assumptions about soil stiffness and structural dimensions. Incorporates worksheets, quizzes, reference material and design exercises. Approximately 20 hours of teaching material.

Series

Geotechnical: Geotechnical Computer-Aided Learning, Tltp Project

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; CD-ROM. PC Windows version only Computer program. Floppy disk. PC Windows version only. Electronic document via ftp.

Year of production

1996

Availability

out of distribution; Supplied at cost; free via ftp.

Notes

Available to UK higher education institutions.

Documentation

Accompanying manual, workbook and lecture notes.

Uses

Undergraduate civil engineering and allied disciplines.

Subjects

Engineering

Keywords

civil engineering; computer-assisted learning; engineering teaching; Teaching & Learning Technology Programme

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Production Company

Name

TLTP Engineering Courseware Consortium

Distributor

Name

University of the West of England, Faculty of the Built Environment