Code: | EC0014 | Acronym: | GENG |
Keywords | |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Geotechnics |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Geotechnics Division |
Course/CS Responsible: | Master in Civil Engineering |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MIEC | 152 | Syllabus since 2006/2007 | 2 | - | 6 | 60 | 160 |
JUSTIFICATION:
Geological and geotechnical studies are scheduled by phases, using survey methods with progressing sophistication. These go along with project and construction and have the final goal of obtaining geotechnical zones of geological massifs with the necessary detail concerned by works. The responsible for Engineering Geology studies must proceed in order to clarify important facts for the project and end these studies as soon as the necessary information is available.
OBJECTIVES:
SKILLS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Knowledge: identify rocks and rock masses structures that might constrain Civil Engineering works in its several stages, namely, primary studies, predesign, design, construction and operation.
Comprehension: interpreting Geology and Geotechnics elements that characterize rock formations with respect to their morphology, composition, physical and mechanical characteristics. Conversion of these properties to parameters, mostly numerical, that allow a better evaluation of natural massifs in a Civil Engineering work context.
Application: use of analytical and numerical methods for interpretation of measurements and other characteristics of rock formations and its works in order to identify possible instability situations. Execution of some simple tests to evidence certain rock and discontinuity characteristics.
Analysis: comparison of several stabilization solutions for rock formations through identification of kinematic and/or mechanical behavior models.
Evaluation: development of several practical works to identify aspects of an Engineering Geology study applied to one or more Civil Engineering works.
Scientific Content – 50%
Technological Content – 50%
DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:
The geological and geotechnical studies should be planned in different stages, using identification methods progressively more sophisticated. They should also follow the phases of project execution and works construction, aiming, at the end, the geotechnical zoning of geological massifs with the appropriate detail for each case. The responsible of Engineering Geology studies has to guide them in order to clarify the relevant issues to the project and complete them once the necessary information is obtained.
In theoretical classes the essential basic concepts to the study, understanding and interpretation of the characteristics of materials and of geological formations scenes are presented in the perspective of Civil Engineering applications. Special emphasis is given to the presentation of concrete cases of study, approach methodologies and obtained results related to the specific demands of different types of work.
In practical classes, the students are introduced to the identification of minerals and rocks and, afterwards, to the determination of mechanical characteristics through testing. In field class, an introduction to the characterization of discontinuities is followed. The student does the analytical resolution of selected problems and uses available software.
DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The applied teaching methodologies allow the use of analytical and numerical methods for interpreting measurements and other characteristics of the rock mass and project construction to identify possible situations of instability. The application of a few simple tests reveals certain characteristics of rocks and rock discontinuities. The comparison of different solutions for stabilization of rock masses identifies the kinematic and/or mechanical behavior models.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 75,00 |
Trabalho escrito | 25,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese | 18,00 |
Estudo autónomo | 24,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 50,00 |
Trabalho de campo | 2,00 |
Total: | 94,00 |
Achieving final classification requires compliance with attendance at the course unit, according to the MIEC assessment rules. It is considered that students meet the attendance requirements if, having been regularly enrolled, the number of absences of 25% for pratice classes is not exceeded.
The final grade is based on the distributed assessment and a final exam.
The distributed assessment consists in the field class with data record and two practical assignments. The distributed assessment is expressed on a scale of 0 to 20. The distributed assessment (25%) is optional. If the student prefers not to follow the distributed assessment the final marks is equal to that obtained in the final exam.
If the studente follows the distributed assessment, the final grade, CF, results from the following formula:
CF = PA x AD + PF x EF
where,
AD – Marks obtained in the distributed assessment;
PA = 25%
EF - Marks of the final exam, first and/or second call.
PF = 75%
Marks obtained in the distributed assessment results from the following formula:
AD = PA1 x TP1 + PA2 x TP2
where,
TP1 - Marks obtained in Practical Work Nº 1 to complete during the current school year;
TP2 - Marks obtained in Practical Work Nº 2 to complete during the current school year;
PA1 = 12.5%
PA2 = 12.5%
Note 1: The practical assignments are completed individually accordingly to instructions given during practical classes.
Note 2: The distributed assessment is of this current academic year.
Note 3: Students who wish to obtain a final grade over 17 must have at least 17.5 in the final exam and apply for an oral exam.
Note 4: All students enrolled in the course are classified according to this method.
Practical Task Nº 1 - Identification of family sets and potential instability situations
The resolution of Practical Task Nº 1 is sent by e-mail to the practical class teacher until 20 November.
Practical Task Nº 2 - Stability analysis of blocks in slopes
The resolution of Practical Task Nº 2 is sent by e-mail to the practical class teacher until 18 December.
Students intending to improve the obtained grade may attend a second exam, after previous registration in the academic service.
Improvement of distributed evaluation is possible during the first or second exam by replacing its grade by the exam marks.
Pre-requirements (prior knowledge):
General knowledge of Geology, Mathematics and Mechanics.
Working time estimated out of classes: 4 hours