- Docente: Lisa Borgatti
- Credits: 6
- SSD: GEO/05
- Language: English
- Moduli: Lisa Borgatti (Modulo 1) Alberto Landuzzi (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Civil Engineering (cod. 8211)
Learning outcomes
Engineering Geology is aimed at studying the engineering and environmental problems which may arise as a result of the interaction between geology and human activities. The main goal of the course is to improve the knowledge of geological and geomorphological processes, developing skills in the analysis of their effects on civil engineering design. On completion of this course, students will be able to: make preliminary site assessments on the basis of desk-study information; plan a programme of site investigation, selecting suitable invasive and non-invasive ground techniques; contribute to hydro-geological hazard assessment and to the development of measures for prevention and remediation of geological hazards.
Course contents
With reference to the aims of the course, the programme will deal with the topics listed hereafter.
a. Assessment of the geological model: chemical and physical characteristics of soils and rocks and their mechanical behaviour; design of a geognostic campaign (borehole drilling, dynamic and static penetrometers etc.); interpretation and significance of the results.
b. Case studies of surveys and campaigns aimed at the assessment of the geological model of slopes and alluvial plains.
c. Monitoring: devices and applications in different geological and geomorphological contexts.
Readings/Bibliography
For general and specific topics, the following books are recommended:
- Casadio M. & Elmi C., Manuale del Geologo. Pitagora Ed., Bologna.
- González de Vallejo L., Geoingegneria, Pearson Ed.
- Hoek E., Practical Rock Engineering - http://www.rocscience.com/Hoekcorner.htm
- Turner A. K. & Schuster L.R., Landslides: investigation and mitigation. TRB Special Report 247
- Dikau R., Brunsden D., Schrott L., Ibsen M.L. , Landslide Recognition: Identification, Movement and Causes, Wiley
Teaching methods
Lessons, exercises and field trips. In particular, two/three
field trips will be organized, among which:
- an example of operating geognostic campaign;
- visit to case studies with illustration of the geological model
and of the monitoring systems.
Assessment methods
An oral assessment is foreseen at the end of the course, concerning the course program.
Teaching tools
A beamer and a PC will be used for lessons and some practical activity. The digital material will be provided.
Office hours
See the website of Lisa Borgatti
See the website of Alberto Landuzzi