Code: | GEOL3013 | Acronym: | GEOL3013 |
Keywords | |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Geology |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings |
Course/CS Responsible: | Bachelor in Geology |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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L:G | 6 | study plan from 2017/18 | 2 | - | 6 | 56 | 162 |
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It is intended that the students acquire knowledge about: methodology of geological-geotechnical studies and its application to different types of engineering works; basic principles of Soil Mechanics and Rock Mechanics; most commonly used techniques for site investigation in Engineering Geology. Based on this knowledge, the students should know how to design, develop and interpret a geological-geotechnical study.
At the end of the semester the students should be able to develop geological-geotechnical studies of areas where engineering works will be developed, knowing how to hierarchize and develop the most relevant aspects, taking into account the characteristics of the rock and soils masses and the dimensions and types of structures to be built.
Considering that the Engineering Geology addresses a wide range of subjects, the student must have attended the subjects of Geology and Physics of semesters 1 to 4 and, preferably, Structural Geology.
1. Introduction
1.1 Origin, definition and objectives of Engineering Geology.
1.2 Engineering Geology and relation with Geotechnics, Rock Mechanics and Soils Mechanics
1.3 Methodology of geological-geotechnical studies in accordance with the project phases.
2. Soil Mechanics
2.1 Definition of soil. Origin of soils
2.2 Soils constitution. Properties of soils
2.3 Particle size distribution and limits of consistency. Classification systems
2.3 Stress in soils
2.5 Compressibility and consolidation of soils
3. Rock Mechanics
3.1 Definition of rock and rock mass. Physical and mechanical prrperties.
3.2 Stress and strain
3.3 Strength and deformability
3.4 Failure criterion
3.5 Discontinuities: principal characteristics
3.6 Rock mass classification systems
4. Site investigation
4.1 Mechanical and geophysical methods
4.2 Laboratory and in situ tests
4.5 Geological-geotecnhical studies and geotechnical zoning
5. Development of engineering geological studies in different types of constructions
5.1 Dams
5.2 Tunnels
5.3 Slopes
5.4 Foundations
5.5 Transport infrastructures
The exposure of the program contents will be carried out using the projection of presentations in the classroom, with real images and examples and/or diagrams from the bibliography. Presentations will be available to the students through the Sigarra. The theoretical-practical classes will include practical exercises abou the contents developed in the theoretical classes, laboratory tests and field trips.
designation | Weight (%) |
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Trabalho escrito | 35,00 |
Teste | 65,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 35,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 30,00 |
Trabalho escrito | 35,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
The students have to attend at least 2/3 of the sessions.
Global exam with theoretical questions: 50% of the final grade.
Practical reports developed during theoretical-practical classes: 50% of final grade.
At each part of the evaluation, the student must reach a positive value to succed at this subject.
The global exam may include questions related to the visits to construction sites and outdoor classes.
Final exam.