- Docente: Monica Ghirotti
- Credits: 9
- SSD: GEO/05
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Monica Ghirotti (Modulo 1) Lisa Borgatti (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Geological Sciences (cod. 0437)
Learning outcomes
Principles and techiques for engineering geological prospecting and geotechnical investigations. In situ testing for geotechnical investigations; monitoring systems. Engineering geological surveys, processing and management of data.
Course contents
Geologic classification and description of rock and rock discontinuities; engineering classification and description of soil and surficial deposits; application of standard indexes, descriptors, and terminology. Geologic mapping, sampling, testing, and performing discontinuity surveys. Exploratory drilling. Soil and rock logging. Introduction to the application of geology to solving engineering problems (dams, tunnels, roads, slopes)
Readings/Bibliography
Casadio M. & Elmi C., Manuale del Geologo. Pitagora Ed., 2006, Bologna, 789 pp.
L. González de Vallejo, Geoingegneria, Pearson Ed., 2005, 717 pp.
Colombo P. & Colleselli F., Elementi di Geotecnica. Zanichelli, Bologna.
Engineering Geology Field Manual Freeware (http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/geology/)
E. Hoek, Practical Rock Engineering. Freeware (http://www.rocscience.com/Hoekcorner.htm)
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons, laboratory and field practicals
Assessment methods
Oral exam
Teaching tools
Geotechnical and Computing Labs
Links to further information
http://www.geomin.unibo.it/geoappl/main.htm
Office hours
See the website of Monica Ghirotti
See the website of Lisa Borgatti