Geology and Engineering

Recommended Prerequisites

Good geology knowldge. Basic Engineering Geology knowledge is advised.

Teaching Methods

The subjects will be presented in class, complemented by slides and didactic movies. Filed work will complement the in class teaching. Laboratory work and the resolution of selected questions or the development of small research work will be encouraged. The final classification of the student will be the sum of all the work developed during the course (laboratory or field work, Synthesis or research work) and the exam grades (midterm or final).

Learning Outcomes

To learn the concepts of Geology related with the most frequent geotechnical problems.

To develop competencies for the study of soil and rock as an Engineering Geology material.

Analysis and evaluation of the behaviour of the ground masses (soil or rock) in the context of the construction activities.

To be able to do a slope stability study and to propose the use of stabilization measures.

To develop competencies to use Engineering Geology in the conceptualization of drainage systems.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

a) The Engineering Geology and its importance;

b) Characterization and geotechnical classifications of soil and soil mass, rock and rock mass;

c) Geological and Geotechnical Prospecting. Study methodology and main site investigation techniques and tests;

d) Geological and Geotechnical studies for underground works, dams and hydroelectric developments, roads, building foundations and slope stability;

e) Geological construction materials;

f) Slope stability study and analysis of geological and geotechnical, susceptibility and risk;

g) Practical implementation of the matters taught in the course, applied to the context being analysed.

Assessment Methods

Continuous assessment
Laboratory work or Field work: 15.0%
Synthesis work: 15.0%
Exam or midterm exam: 70.0%

Bibliography

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

Blyth, F.G.H. & de Freitas, M.H., (1984) A Geology For Engineers (7a. Ed.), Edward Arnold, London.

Price, D.G. (2009) - Engineering Geology. Principles and Practice. Springer