Code: | PRODEC044 | Acronym: | EAMR |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Civil Engineering - Geotechnics |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Department of Civil and Georesources Engineering |
Course/CS Responsible: | Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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PRODEC | 0 | Syllabus since 2007/08 | 1 | - | 5 | 45 | 135 |
To explore in depth the fundamentals of Rock Mechanics.
To perform numerical modeling of rock masses, involving mesh definition, the phasing of the analysis and interpretation of results.
Mechanical characterization of rock masses; laboratory and in-situ tests; deformability and strength criteria; anisotropy; Discontinuities; geometrical characterization; roughness and aperture; discontinuities sets; shear strength of planar and roughness discontinuities; Barton’s law; laboratory and in-situ tests; Empirical rock mass classification systems; RMR system, Q system and QTBM subsystem; GSI and MR systems; in situ stress state determination; flow in fractured rock masse.
DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:
The use of numerical modelling software enables the achievement of the objectives, allowing namely to understand the fundamentals of Rock Mechanics and its application to complex geotechnical problems.
The course involves sessions with theoretical presentations and discussions. The student grading will be based on a report assignment and a written exam if necessary.
DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The report assignment and the discussion of the course contents allows for an efficient learning experience at this education level.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Trabalho escrito | 100,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 0,00 |
Total: | 0,00 |
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