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Master’s thesis (30 cr)
Elective studies (30 cr)
Advanced studies (30 cr)Students select 5 courses (5 cr each)• GEO-E2010 Advanced Soil Mechanics
• GEO-E2020 Numerical Methods in Geotechnics
• GEO-E2030 Rock Mechanics
• GEO-E2040 Rock Construction
• GEO-E2050 Bituminous Materials and Mixtures
• GEO-E2060 Seminar in Geoengineering
• GEO-E2070 Special Assignment in Geoengineering
• GEO-E2080 Foundation Engineering and Ground Improvement
• GEO-E2090 Project Course in Geoengineering
• GEO-E3010 Economic Geology and mineral Economics
• GEO-E3030 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
• GEO-E3040 Geometric Design of Roads
• CIV-E2010 Building Information Modelling in Construction
• CIV-E1030 Fundamentals of Structural Design
• CIV-E4040 Reinforced Concrete Structures
Common studies (30 cr)Obligatory courses• GEO-E1010 Engineering Geology
• GEO-E1020 Geotechnics
• GEO-E1030 Structural Design of Roads
• GEO-E1040 Rock Excavation
• GEO-E1050 Finite Element Method
• CIV-E1010 Building Materials Technology
GeoengineeringGeoengineering relies on a wide range of disciplines including geosciences, mechanics and construction. Structures of interest include foundations, roads and tunnels. Geoengineering covers the entire life cycle of these structures, from research and design to construction, maintenance and recycling.
Most construction materials, everyday household items, energy sources
and groundwater originate in the earth. Megatrends like urbanisation,
climate change and the increasing use of natural resources and energy
greatly affect our lives. For geoengineers, they pose both challenges and
opportunities.
In geotechnical engineering, the main fields of research are the
mechanical, hydraulic and thermal properties of soil and their impact
on foundations, soil-structure interaction and soil improvement. Good
geotechnical knowledge is the foundation of all construction.
The core fields of rock engineering are rock mechanics, excavation
techniques and applied geosciences. Rock engineering provides
education on utilising bedrock as an underground space and as a mineral
resource. Studies in rock engineering give the proficiency needed to
design optimal structures for rock environments and the expertise to carry
out these plans in a safe, economic and most environmentally friendly way.
The focus areas of research and teaching in highway engineering are the
geometric and structural design of roads and their construction, pavement
engineering and road maintenance. Pavement engineering addresses the
performance of road pavements and their material characteristics. Roads
and other trafficked areas are an important part of societal infrastructure
and as such have a profound impact on everyday life and the functioning
of the entire society.
Responsible professors:
Leena Korkiala-Tanttu, Jussi Leveinen, Terhi Pellinen, Mikael Rinne, Wojciech Sołowski
studies.aalto.fi/geo
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