Summary

Energy geostructures are an innovative technology that couple the structural role of foundations and the heating/cooling role of geothermal heat exchangers. The goal of the course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the structural, geotechnical and energy behaviour.

Assessment methods

(subject to change due do covid-19)

Evaluation:

• 2 written exams during the semester (theoritical questions and eercices): 60% of the final mark
• 5 assigned exercies: 10% of the final mark
• Design project: 30% of the final mark (20% Design project Report, 10% Design project presentation)

Resources

Bibliography

Laloui, Lyesse, and Alessandro F. Rotta Loria. Analysis and Design of Energy Geostructures,1st Edition: Theoretical Essentials and Practical Application. Academic Press, ISBN:9780128206232

Laloui, Lyesse, and Alice Di Donna, eds. Energy geostructures: innovation in underground engineering. Wiley-ISTE, 250 pages, ISTE Ltd. and John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken, NJ, ISBN: 9781848215726

Laloui, Lyesse, and Alice Di Donna, eds. Géostructures énergétiques. Hermes science Publications, 250 pages, ISBN: 978-2-7462-4577-8.

Ressources en bibliothèque

• Laloui, Lyesse, and Alessandro F. Rotta Loria. Analysis and Design of Energy Geostructures
• Laloui, Lyesse, and Alice Di Donna, eds. Géostructures énergétiques
• Laloui, Lyesse, and Alice Di Donna, eds. Energy geostructures: innovation in underground engineering.

Prerequisite for

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