CODE 84539 ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023 CREDITS 5 cfu anno 2 INGEGNERIA CIVILE 10799 (LM-23) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ICAR/07 LANGUAGE English TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: 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 RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY J. A. Hudson and J.P. Harrison (1997) Engineering Rock Mechanics Pergamon, ISBN 9780080438641 TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD DOMENICO GALLIPOLI Ricevimento: 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 The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy 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 Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 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
