2024
Engineering Geology
Name: Engineering Geology
Code: ARQ15168L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Geotecnia
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Provide basic knowledge about the Geology of Portugal and the main geological processes in the appropriate temporal and spatial scale (A) relationships.
Raise awareness of the importance of CE decision-making related to the areas of engineering geology and geotechnics (B).
Evaluate the geological framework of the area of implementation of a CE project identifying and characterizing the types of land, soils or rocks (C).
Introduce basic knowledge on the use of geotechnical instrumentation (D).
Grant competencies in the evaluation/interpretation of geological-geotechnical studies and their cartography, highlighting the importance of them (E).
Provide knowledge in the evaluation of the behavior of rocky and ground massifs, as well as on the surface and underground circulation of water, inferring about its implications in the implementation and execution of works (F).
Provide basics on seismology and seismic risk (G).
Raise awareness of the importance of CE decision-making related to the areas of engineering geology and geotechnics (B).
Evaluate the geological framework of the area of implementation of a CE project identifying and characterizing the types of land, soils or rocks (C).
Introduce basic knowledge on the use of geotechnical instrumentation (D).
Grant competencies in the evaluation/interpretation of geological-geotechnical studies and their cartography, highlighting the importance of them (E).
Provide knowledge in the evaluation of the behavior of rocky and ground massifs, as well as on the surface and underground circulation of water, inferring about its implications in the implementation and execution of works (F).
Provide basics on seismology and seismic risk (G).
Contents
1. Importance of the Study of Geology in Civil Engineering
2. Introduction to the geology of Portugal. Analysis and interpretation of geological charts.
3. Internal geodynamics and external geodynamics
4. Rock cycle and their macroscopic classification and identification:
4.1. Igneous rocks;
4.2. Metamorphic rocks;
4.3. Sedimentary rocks.
5. Stratigraphy
6. Distinction and characterization of the concepts soil /rock/rock/rock massor/massom. Elementary scans of soil and rock mechanics. 7. Views of geotechnical instrumentation.
8. Classifications of rocky massifs - applications.
9. Geotechnical Prospecting
9.1. Direct prospecting
9.2. Semi-direct prospecting / polls
9.3. Indirect prospecting / geophysics
10. In situ testing and its applications.
11. Importance of Photogeology
12. Planning and design of a geological-geotechnical study applied to major works.
13. Definitions of Hydrogeology.
14. Seismic Risk Seismology.
2. Introduction to the geology of Portugal. Analysis and interpretation of geological charts.
3. Internal geodynamics and external geodynamics
4. Rock cycle and their macroscopic classification and identification:
4.1. Igneous rocks;
4.2. Metamorphic rocks;
4.3. Sedimentary rocks.
5. Stratigraphy
6. Distinction and characterization of the concepts soil /rock/rock/rock massor/massom. Elementary scans of soil and rock mechanics. 7. Views of geotechnical instrumentation.
8. Classifications of rocky massifs - applications.
9. Geotechnical Prospecting
9.1. Direct prospecting
9.2. Semi-direct prospecting / polls
9.3. Indirect prospecting / geophysics
10. In situ testing and its applications.
11. Importance of Photogeology
12. Planning and design of a geological-geotechnical study applied to major works.
13. Definitions of Hydrogeology.
14. Seismic Risk Seismology.
Teaching Methods
The teaching is carried out through theoretical, theoretical-practical classes and laboratory and field practices, in which the subjects are taught through exhibition and interactive methods, but also using tools for the development of geotechnical tests, and there is a component of identification of laboratory properties of rocks and soils. The fieldwork will be the application of classifications for characterization of rocky massifs and uses specific software for the treatment of data collected in field class. Practical exercises will be proposed, monitored and resolved in a structured way using technology that help in the understanding and analysis of the exposed materials. It is also promoted the analysis of case studies with collection of information essential to the study and the resolution of problems. The collection of information outside the will be promoted.
Assessment
The evaluation is ensured through the performance of practical work to be carried out during practical laboratory classes (Trab) and a frequency (Freq) during the semester or Individual examination (Exa). Normal season: continuous evaluation (0.5Freq + 0.5Trab) or final evaluation (0.5Exa + 0.5Trab). The evaluation in time of appeal, special, extraordinary meets the following components: 0.5Exa+ 0.5Trab. Minimum score of 7.5 val no Trab and 9.5 val in written tests.
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