Risk Analysis in Geotechnical Works

Code:

PRODEC040

Acronym:

AROG

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Civil Engineering - Geotechnics

Instance: 2009/2010 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Geotechnics Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEC	0	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	5	30	140

Teaching language

Portuguese

Program

Fundamental concepts
Definition of the aims and scope of the course unit
Risk identification
Risk quantification
Geotechnical risk
Uncertainties in risk analysis
Likelihood assessment methods
Bayesian networks
Risk analysis methodologies
Qualitative, semi-qualitative and quantitative analysis
Observational method: application during the design, development and exploration stage
Behaviour limits, geomechanical model, dimensioning, observation plan, warning criteria.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam