Site Surveying and Characterization

Code:

MEMG0014

Acronym:

ICM

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Mathematics, Physics, Earth Sciences

Instance: 2015/2016 - 1S (of 14-09-2015 to 18-12-2015)

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	10	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 7.5 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 obtained frequency.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not foreseen.

Classification improvement

Resist exam, oral exam

Observations

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