The course introduces the principles of rock mechanics with the following purposes: a) designing a plan for investigation in the context of rock engineering, b) carrying out the hydro-mechanical characterisation of rock masses, c) identifying the failure mechanisms and analysing the stability conditions of rocky slopes, d) understanding the principles of deep excavation in rock masses, e) designing intervention and stabilisation measures in the context of rock engineering.
The course has an approximate duration of 50 hours. It consists of a combination of theoretical lectures and class exercises. The course is taught in Italian.
1) J. A. Hudson and J.P. Harrison (1997) Engineering Rock Mechanics. Pergamon, ISBN 9780080438641
2) E. Hoek (2000) Practical Rock Engineering
3) oD.C. Wyllie (2018) Rock Slope Engineering
3) M. Barla (2010) Elementi di meccanica delle rocce
4) R. Ribacchi et al. (2018) Meccanica delle Rocce
Ricevimento: The lecturer gives the tutoring sessions wednesday from 14.30 alle 15.30 by appointment. No tutoring session during the week of examinations. Tutoring sessions to be booked via e-mail.
19/02/2024
Students are assessed through an individual oral examination, which include the written dissertaion of analitical problems and also the resolution and critical comment of the practicals carried out during the course.
The examination is designed to assess student learning in different contexts. The written resolution of an analytical question allows students to demonstrate their knowledge in a context that favours reflective reasoning. The oral presentation allows students to demonstrate their knowledge in a context that favours communication and interaction skills. The students' understanding of practical rock engineering applications is evaluated by their critical comments on the exercises.
