Site Surveying and Characterization

Code:

MEMG0014

Acronym:

ICM

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Mathematics, Physics, Earth Sciences

Instance: 2013/2014 - 1S (of 09-09-2013 to 20-12-2013)

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://moodle.fe.up.pt
Responsible unit:	Mining Engineering Department
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MEMG	9	Plano de estudos oficial a partir de 2008/09	2	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Presentation and study of site investigation and characterization mechanical and geophysical tests/methods and procedures in a geotechnical and geo-environmental perspective.  

 

Learning outcomes and competences

Capability of understanding and evaluating  site investigation and characterization studies as well as programming a site investigation and characterization study based on the available information.   

Working method

Presencial

Program

General introduction to the subject. Review and introduction to geotechnical / geophysical concepts considered relevant within the discipline. Geotechnical aspects of geo-systems, namely related to: in-situ and laboratory soil and rock investigation / characterization. Some of the topics to be addressed: Phases and schedule of a study, sampling of solids, liquids and gases, mechanical and geophysical methods for the investigation and characterization, predominantly in-situ, of soil and rock masses in a  geotechnical / geoenvironmental perspective: equipment, field procedures; sampling, analysis and interpretation of data. Case studies.

Mandatory literature

Edited by Peter K. Robertson, Paul W. Mayne; Geotechnical site characterization. ISBN: 90-5410-940-8(vol. 1)
ASTM; ASTM D5730 - 04 - D5730-04 Standard Guide for Site Characterization for Environmental Purposes With Emphasis on Soil, Rock, the Vadose Zone and Groundwater

Complementary Bibliography

ULL; ISC.2 experimental site investigation and characterization

Teaching methods and learning activities

Classes predominantly expositive and theoretical/practical. Some papers and technical texts will be provided to be the base of practical assignments.

 

keywords

Technological sciences

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	20,00
Teste	55,00
Trabalho escrito	25,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	16,00
Estudo autónomo	90,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Regular registration, attendance according to the General Evaluation Rules in force; Having at least 9.5 in the distributed assessment grade, which includes: two tests, assignments and performance. The conditions referred also apply to students in the situations listed in points a), b) and c) of paragraph 3 of Article 4 of the General Assessment (including TE and DA), except for attendance.

 

Calculation formula of final grade

Weights for the distributed rating: 45% for work and performance; 20% for the first mid-term test, 35% for the second mid-term test.

Students having not obtained a positive mark in the distributed grade may access the resit exam in case they have a mark in the practical mid-term assignments not inferior to 8.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not foreseen.

Observations

It is foreseen the oral presentation of the practical assignments by the students, during the classes.