Engineering Geology

Code:

G362

Acronym:

G362

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2015/2016 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Geology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:G	27	P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula anterior a 09/10	2	-	5	-
			3
		P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula em 09/10	2	-	5	-
			3

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The students will learn the methodology of engineering geology studies to be applied in different types of structures. Basic concepts on Soil and Rock Mechanics are exposed. Site investigation technics, goals and field of aplication are explained so that the student can select the best ones for specific problems. It is desirable that the student can perform the design, development and interpretation of any engineering geology project.

Learning outcomes and competences

The student must have developed the skills to develop the geotechnical study of a construction site and define the main problems involved considering the characteristics of the site and the dimensions and type of structure to be built.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Students must have knowledge of: physics, mathematics and structural geology.

 

Program

1. Introduction
1.1. Origin, definition and objectives of the Engineering Geology. Relation with other disciplines.
1.2. Development of engineering geological studies.
2. Soil mechanics.
2.1 Definition and origin of soils.
2.2 Particle size distribution and classification systems.
2.3 Nature and types of soils. Properties of soils.
2.4 Effective stress in soils.
2.5 Compressibility and consolidation.
3. Rock mechanics.
3.1 Definition of rock and rock mass.
3.2 Strength of rock material. Failure criterion. Stress-strain relationship.
3.3. Deformability of rock masses.
3.4. In situ stress.
3.5 Rock mass classification system.
4. Discontinuities. Characteristics of discontinuities.
5. Site investigation.
5.1 Geophysical methods.
5.2 Mechanical methods.
5.3 Laboratory tests.
5.4 In situ tests.
5.5 Geotechnical zoning.
6. Development of engineering geological studies in different types of constructions.

Mandatory literature

Fernandes Manuel de Matos; Mecânica dos solos
González de Vallejo Luis L. 070 340; Ingeniería geológica. ISBN: 9788420531045

Teaching methods and learning activities

Subjects are exposed and ilustrated by fotographs and diagrams from books, plotted on powerpoint. It is supposed that the students complement the class exposition with research based on bibliography.

keywords

Natural sciences > Environmental science > Earth science > Mecânica dos solos

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	4,00
Total:	4,00

Eligibility for exams

The students have to attend at least 2/3 of the sessions.

Calculation formula of final grade

Global exam with theoretical and practical questions. Formula provided by the teacher.

Examinations or Special Assignments

The exam may include questions related to the visits to construction sites and outdoor classes.

Classification improvement

Final exam.