ROCK MECHANICS AND GROUNDWATER ANALYSIS

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ROCK MECHANICS AND GROUNDWATER ANALYSIS

CODE	84539
ACADEMIC YEAR	2022/2023
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: ROCK ENGINEERING AND HYDRAUIC SYSTEM DESIGN
TEACHING MATERIALS	AULAWEB

OVERVIEW

The first part of the course provides an overview of the testing techniques and analytical tools that are routinely employed in the study of problems in rock engineering. The second part of the course focuses instead on the analysis of groundwater movement describing the procedures for geo-hydrological characterisation and the relevant methods for engineering design.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To introduce the principles of rock mechanics and rock testing at the laboratory and field scale
To demonstrate the relevance of rock mechanics to the study of boundary value problems
To present some of the methods for the engineering analysis of groundwater flow
To apply some of the existing groundwater flow models to the study of geotechnical problems

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understanding the models that describe strength and deformation of rocks
Recognizing the influence of geological structure on the engineering behaviour of rocks
Using mathematical models for the analysis of instabilities in rock masses
Applying analytical tools to the prediction of hydro-geological variables
Evaluating soil parameters that govern groundwater infiltration
Assessing the effects of groundwater abstraction on ground subsidence

PREREQUISITES

The prerequisites of the course are: a) a good knowledge of solid mechanics and b) a sound understanding of the principles of geotechnical engineering including both mechanical aspects (e.g. laws of soil deformation and strength) and hydraulic aspects (e.g. flow in porous materials under both transient and stationary conditions).

TEACHING METHODS

The course has an approximate duration of 50 hours. It consists of a combination of theoretical lectures and class exercises. The language of the course is English.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Geological setting of rock materials
Stress and strains in the context of rock engineering
Intact rock behaviour
Discontinuities and rock masses
Permeability of rock masses
Rock testing techniques
Foundations and slope instability mechanisms in rock masses
Rock excavations
Rock reinforcement and support

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

DOMENICO GALLIPOLI

Office hours: The lecturers of each module receive by appointment to be previously agreed via e-mail.

AGOSTINO WALTER BRUNO

Exam Board

DOMENICO GALLIPOLI (President)

LUCA GIOVANNI LANZA (President)

ARIANNA CAUTERUCCIO

ENRICO CHINCHELLA

MARTINO LEONI

AGOSTINO WALTER BRUNO (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/10799/p/studenti-orario

Class schedule

All class schedules are posted on the EasyAcademy portal.

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Students are assessed through an individual oral examination, which may also include the written resolution of an analytical question on one of the topics covered during the course.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

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.

Exam schedule

Date	Time	Location	Type
03/02/2023	15:00	GENOVA	Orale
17/02/2023	15:00	GENOVA	Orale
29/05/2023	15:00	GENOVA	Orale
14/06/2023	15:00	GENOVA	Orale
28/06/2023	15:00	GENOVA	Orale
20/07/2023	15:00	GENOVA	Orale
14/09/2023	15:00	GENOVA	Orale