Engineering Geology

Year
3
Academic year
2022-2023
Code
01003870
Subject Area
Geology
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Elective
Level
1st Cycle Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

General Geology, Mineralogy, Structural Geology.

Teaching Methods

Lectures with detailed explanation of concepts, principles, theories, models and applications of engineering geology. Strong emphasis on the ability of observation and interpretation of the data obtained.

Theoretical-practical classes in which students solve exercises involving geotechnical classifications of soils, soil phases, interstitial water pressures and kinematics analysis of the stability of slopes in rock masses.

Learning Outcomes

1. Know and use the concepts and principles of Engineering Geology (EG).

2. To study geological phenomena (e.g.: subsidence, settlements, slope stability, earthquakes) and characterize the properties of natural materials influencing their engineering applications, proposing and implementing measures suitable to good performance.

3. Plan, execute, evaluate and interpret the work necessary for the geological and geotechnical studies, in soils and rocks, using appropriate field and laboratory methods and techniques, in the context of construction activities and environment protection.

4. Prepare, process, interpret and communicate, in oral and written forms, the results obtained during the studies of EG.

5. To value EG as a support for a better quality of life, to maximize the safety and economy of works (e.g., dams, communication roads, bridges, buildings), and the quality of used geological materials.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Engineering Geology (GE), its framework and importance.

2. Characterization and geotechnical classifications of soil, soil mass, rock and rock mass.

3. Geological and geotechnical investigations. Models in EG.

4. Methodology of EG studies. Geological and geotechnical studies for underground works, dams and hydroelectric plants, roads, building foundations and slope stability studies.

5. Construction geological materials.

Head Lecturer(s)

Mário de Oliveira Quinta Ferreira

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 10.0%
Exam: 90.0%

Bibliography

Bieniawski, Z. (1989). Engineering rock mass classifications: A complete manual for engineers and geologists in mining, civil, and petroleum engineering. John Wiley & Sons.

Look, B.G. (2014). Handbook of Geotechnical Investigation and Design Tables, 1–398. Obtido de www.crcpress.com – www.taylorandfrancis.com

Hoek, E., & Diederichs, M.S. (2013). Quantification of the Geological Strength Index Chart. 47th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium held in San Francisco, CA, USA June 23-26, 2013, 9. https://doi.org/10.1017/jsl.2013.21

Oliveira, R. (2010). Geologia de engenharia. Génese, evolução e situação actual. Geotecnia, 3–13.

Vallejo, L.l.G., & Ferrer, M. (2011). Geological Engineering. CRC Press.

Vallejo, L.l.G., Ferrer, M., Ortuño, L., & Oteo, C. (2002). Ingeniería Geológica (1st ed.). Prentice Hall.