651-3525-00L  Introduction to Engineering Geology

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersS. Löw
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
651-3525-00 GIngenieurgeologie3 hrs
Mon13:15-15:00NO C 6 »
Thu12:15-13:00NO D 11 »
13:15-14:00NO D 11 »
S. Löw

Catalogue data

AbstractThis introductory course starts from a descriptions of the behavior and phenomena of soils and rocks under near surface loading conditions and their key geotechnical properties. Lab and field methods for the characterization of soils, rocks and rock masses are introduced. Finally practical aspects of ground engineering, including tunneling and landslide hazards are presented.
ObjectiveUnderstanding the basic geotechnical and geomechanical properties and processes of rocks and soils. Understanding the interaction of rock and soil masses with technical systems. Understanding the fundamentals of geological hazards.
ContentRock, soil and rock mass: scale effects and fundamental geotechnical properties. Soil mechanical properties and their determination. Rock mechanical properties and their determination. Fractures: geotechnical properties and their determination. Geotechnical classification of intact rock, soils and rock masses. Natural and induced stresses in rock and soil. Interaction of soil masses with surface loads, water and excavations. Slope instability mechanisms and stability analyses. Underground excavation instability mechanisms and rock deformation. Geological mass wasting processes.
Lecture notesWritten course documentation available under "Kursunterlagen".
LiteraturePRINZ, H. & R. Strauss (2006): Abriss der Ingenieurgeologie. - 671 S., 4. Aufl., Elsevier GmbH (Spektrum Verlag).

CADUTO, D.C. (1999): Geotechnical Engineering, Principles and Practices. 759 S., 1. Aufl., (Prentice Hall)

LANG, H.-J., HUDER, J. & AMMAN, P. (1996): Bodenmechanik und Grundbau. Das Verhalten von Böden und die wichtigsten grundbaulichen Konzepte. - 320 S., 5.Aufl., Berlin, Heidelberg etc. (Springer).

HOEK, E. (2007): Practical Rock Engineering - Course Notes. Link

HUDSON, J.A. & HARRISON, J.P. (1997): Engineering Rock Mechanics. An Introduction to the Principles. - 444 S. (Pergamon).

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersS. Löw
Typeend-of-semester examination
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionA repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Additional information on mode of examinationAlle Hilfsmittel sind erlaubt (ohne Internet und e-mail).
Die in der Vorlesung abgegebenen Übungen sind Bestandteil der Prüfung und müssen termingerecht absolviert werden.

Learning materials

 
RecordingWebseite der LV GZ Ingenieurgeologie
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Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Earth Sciences BachelorMajor in Geophysics: Core CoursesW+Information
Earth Sciences BachelorMajor in Geology: Core CoursesW+Information
Earth Sciences BachelorMajor in Geology: ElectivesWInformation
Environmental Sciences BachelorSoil SciencesWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterMinor in Catchment Management and Natural HazardsWInformation