Environmental Geotechnics I

Code:

MMSEG1205

Acronym:

GAI

Instance: 2004/2005 - 2T

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Civil and Georesources Engineering
Institution Responsible:	Faculty of Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MMSEG	0	Oficial 2000	1	1	3	-
PMSEG	0	Oficial2004	1	1	3	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Program

Soil contamination and its repercussion in different environmental compartments (i.e. groundwater, surface water). Definitions associated with this kind of environmental problem; legislation adopted in Portugal; contamination levels and related risks. Contaminated site approach methodology and site contamination assessment (direct and indirect survey and equipment for rapid identification of contamination types). Locating contamination sources, distribution of contaminants in the soil and their transport via different routes to potential receptors. Alternative strategies for the minimization of negative impact upon the receptors and application of remediation measures to contaminated sites. Reuse of waste; chemical, physical, hydraulic and mechanical characterization; engineering behaviour of isolated and mixed waste; its applicability in geotechnical works. Underground storage of natural products and underground stockage of industrial waste; examples; storage and stockage techniques and containment in cavities; importance of the host rock characteristics. Subsidence caused by natural factors and human activity; consequences; prevision and control.