Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 9398/2015 - 18/08/2015
6 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL + 6,0 OT , Cód. 810617.
Lecturer
- Ana Paula Gerardo Machado (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
Students should develop the skills that will allow them to identify minerals, rocks and geological structures, analyse their mechanical behaviour, applications in civil emgineering and their impact on civil engineering practice.
They should also be able to identify the composition and properties of the different types of soils, apply applicable standards, carry out laboratory tests and interpret the results. On-site monitoring of compaction works. Stress calculation.
Program
1-Origin of Engineering Geology and its importance for civil engineering works. 2-Structure and composition of the Earth. 2.1 Internal Geodynamics. 2.2 Types of matter, properties and chemical bonds. 2.3 Basic concepts of crystallography and crystallochemistry. 2.4 Study of minerals and rocks, with laboratory identification.
3-Geological structures. 3.1 Study and geotechnical classification of rocky massifs. 3.2 Geology of Portugal.
4-Introduction to Soil Mechanics.4.1 Origin. 4.2 Soil properties. 4.3 Standardization, testing and classification.4.4 Compactation: concept, application to different types of soils, laboratory and field tests, equipments. 5-Stresses in the soil mass. 5.1 Stresses at rest (due to self-weight). 5.2 Stresses due to external loads (applied loads). 5.3 Elastic solutions.Practice: I-Macroscopic identification of samples: minerals and rocks. II-Realization of tests for study and classification of soils. Elaboration of reports.
Evaluation Methodology
Assessment includes written tests or exams comprising a theoretical and a practical component (80%) and a compulsory coursework project carried out in the lab (20%). For approval: minimum of 40% of each component and the total result of 9.5/20.
Bibliography
- Carlson, D. e McGeary, D. e Plummer, C. (2003). Physical Geology. .: McGraw Hill
- Correia, A. (1987). Ensaios para Controlo de Terraplenagens. Lisboa: LNEC
- Fernandes, M. (2005). Mecânica dos Solos. Porto: FEUP
- LNEC, . (1967). Normas e especificações para ensaios de solos. Lisboa: .
Teaching Method
Expository and interactive lectures including illustrative examples and practical exercises.
Laboratory classes including testing activities.
Software used in class
Not applicable
