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GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN FOR LAND SAFETY

CODE 104393
ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022
CREDITS
  • 5 cfu during the 2nd year of 10799 INGEGNERIA CIVILE(LM-23) - GENOVA
  • SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ICAR/07
    LANGUAGE English
    TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
  • SEMESTER 2° Semester
    MODULES This unit is a module of:
    TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

    AIMS AND CONTENT

    AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

    The purpose of the course is to examine the main problems of geotechnical engineering, with reference to natural and anthropic risks. The course focuses on the design of suitable countermeasures aimed at limiting/preventing risk. During the course, the topics indicated in the syllabus will be covered.In-depth studies will also be carried out through possible seminars by external speakers and possible technical visits.

    TEACHING METHODS

    The course consists of theoretical and application lessons.

    SYLLABUS/CONTENT

    GENERAL INTRODUCTION. STABILIZATION OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL SLOPES: GEOTECHNICAL AND SOIL BIO-ENGINEERING TECHNIQUES; DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LANDSLIDE COUNTERMEASURES. REINFORCED EARTH BY GEOSYNTHETICS AND STEEL ELEMENTS: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS INTERVENTIONS. SOIL NAILING. LIQUEFACTION OF THE SOIL AND PERTINENT INTERVENTIONS. SUBSIDENCE AND PERTINENT INTERVENTIONS. SOIL IMPROVEMENT AND REINFORCEMENT TECHNIQUES.

    RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

    In addition to the lecture notes, bibliographical references are provided.

    TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

    Exam Board

    ROSSELLA BOVOLENTA (President)

    RICCARDO BERARDI

    DOMENICO GALLIPOLI (President Substitute)

    LESSONS

    Class schedule

    All class schedules are posted on the EasyAcademy portal.

    EXAMS

    EXAM DESCRIPTION

    Interview.

    ASSESSMENT METHODS

    The exam is aimed at ascertaining the understanding of the theoretical and application contents of the course. The interview and the carrying out of exercises during the oral exam are aimed at ascertaining the knowledge acquired.

    Exam schedule

    Date Time Location Type Notes
    30/05/2022 09:30 GENOVA Orale
    14/06/2022 14:00 GENOVA Orale
    14/06/2022 17:00 GENOVA Orale
    01/07/2022 14:00 GENOVA Orale
    01/07/2022 17:00 GENOVA Orale
    20/07/2022 09:30 GENOVA Orale
    20/07/2022 17:00 GENOVA Orale
    15/09/2022 14:00 GENOVA Orale
    15/09/2022 17:00 GENOVA Orale

    FURTHER INFORMATION

    All information is provided during the lessons and through the aulaweb website.