Subject Datasheet
Completion requirements
Subject Datasheet
Download PDFI. Subject Specification
1. Basic Data
1.1 Title
Earthworks of Infrastructures
1.2 Code
BMEEOGMMSFST13-00
1.3 Type
Module with associated contact hours
1.4 Contact hours
| Type | Hours/week / (days) |
| Lecture | 2 |
| Seminar | 1 |
1.5 Evaluation
Midterm grade
1.6 Credits
3
1.7 Coordinator
| name | Dr. Szendefy János |
| academic rank | Associate professor |
| szendefy.janos@emk.bme.hu |
1.8 Department
Department of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
1.9 Website
1.10 Language of instruction
hungarian
1.11 Curriculum requirements
Compulsory in the Infrastructure Engineering (MSc) programme
1.12 Prerequisites
1.13 Effective date
1 September 2025
2. Objectives and learning outcomes
2.1 Objectives
The aim of the course is that the students understand the geotechnical aspects of infrastructures’ earthworks. In this course the student gets to know the effect of earthquakes on subsoil and earthworks (damages, stability calculation, liquefaction, case studies, failures), the concepts of embankment construction on soft soils (primary consolidation, secondary compression, wick drains, vibroflotation, dynamic compaction, dynamic replacement, staged construction), design, design of the capping layers, segin and construction of soil-stabilization, construction and control of soil and rock dams and flood protection dikes, and calculation of quick condition and sandpiping.
2.2 Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, the student:
A. Knowledge
1. knows the special geotechnical aspects of infrastructure earthwork construction,
2. knows the problems related earthwork construction on soft soils,
3. knows the techniques of soil improvement,
4. knows the special geotechnical aspects of design, construction and monitoring of flood protection dikes.
B. Skills
1. be able to recognize the geotechnical problems related to an infrastructure project,
2. be able to analyse the risk of earth-quake for earthworks;
3. be able to design soil improvement,
4. be able to design earthworks related to water infrastructures,
5. be able to design earthworks considering seismic actions.
C. Attitudes
1. cooperates with the lecturer during learning,
2. expands her/his knowledge by continuous learning,
3. be open to use new tools of information technology,
4. tries for getting know and using the up-to-date tools in geotechnical engineering,
5. tries to learn and routinely use the tools needed to solve geotechnical problems;
6. tries for accurate and errorless problem solving.
D. Autonomy and Responsibility
1. be able to individually solve geotechnical problems and find solutions to tasks based on the information made available,
2. be open to well-founded criticism,
3. be able to work as part of a group, together with their classmates, on the solutions for various problems,
4. applies system approach in their thinking.
2.3 Methods
Lectures, practical classes, verbal and written communication
2.4 Course outline
1. Soil exploration, ground investigation methods.
2. Special characteristics of organic soils.
3. Design and construction of embankment on soft soils.
4. Soil liquefaction analyses, soil-improvement methods.
5. Design of capping layers.
6. Earthworks for water infrastructures.
7. Design considerations in case of earth and rock dams.
8. Design of flood protection dikes.
9. Construction and monitoring of flood protection dikes.
10. Mobile flood protection walls.
11. Flood phenomenon.
12. Examination of slope stability.
13. Use of softwares for examination of slope stability.
14. Summary, overview.
The above programme is tentative and subject to changes due to calendar variations and other reasons specific to the actual semester. Consult the effective detailed course schedule of the course on the subject website.
The above programme is tentative and subject to changes due to calendar variations and other reasons specific to the actual semester. Consult the effective detailed course schedule of the course on the subject website.
2.5 Study materials
Online materials, lecture presentations.
2.6 Other information
Attendance on 70 % of theoretical and practical lectures is obligatory.
2.7 Consultation
The instructors are available for consultation during their office hours, as advertised on the department website or announced during lectures.
Special appointments can be requested via email.
This Subject Datasheet is valid for:
2025/2026 semester II
II. Subject requirements
Assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes
3.1 General rules
The assessment of the learning outcomes specified in clause 2.2. above and the evaluation of student performance occurs via 2 midterm tests and 2 assignments.
3.2 Assessment methods
| Assessment Name (Type) | Code | Assessed Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. midterm test | ZH1 | B.1-B.3 |
| 1. midterm test | ZH2 | B.3-B.4 |
| 1. assignment | HF1 | A.1-A.3; B.1-B.3, B.5; C.1-C.5; D.1-D.4 |
| 2. assignment | HF2 | A.3-A.5; B.3-B.5; C.1-C.5; D.1-D.4 |
The dates of deadlines of assignments/homework can be found in the detailed course schedule on the subject’s website.
3.3 Evaluation system
| Code | Weight |
|---|---|
| ZH1 | 30% |
| ZH2 | 30% |
| HF1 | 20% |
| HF2 | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
3.4 Requirements and validity of signature
There is no signature for this subject.
3.5 Grading system
| Grade | Score (P) |
|---|---|
| excellent (5) | 86≤P |
| good (4) | 74≤P<85% |
| satisfactory (3) | 62≤P<73% |
| pass (2) | 51≤P<61% |
| fail (1) | P<50% |
3.6 Retake and repeat
TESTS
The midterm tests can be retaken free of charge. In case of failing the retake described in the point 3. there is a possibility for second retake – after the payment of the fee determinated in the regulation – in the supplementary period.
ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments submitted can be corrected before final deadline free of charge.
Assignments submitted after the normal deadline announced on the first lecture can only be submitted after the payment of the fee determinated in the regulation.
Latest submission deadline of the assignments is announced on the first lecture.
3.7 Estimated workload
| Activity | Hours/Semester |
|---|---|
| contact hours | 14×3=42 |
| preparation for the courses | 14×1=14 |
| preparation for the tests | 2×12=24 |
| preparation of the assignments | 2×5=10 |
3.8 Effective date
1 September 2025
This Subject Datasheet is valid for:
2025/2026 semester II