AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The purpose of the course is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge on the identification, characterization and analysis of landslide phenomena. The course focuses on the stability analyses of natural and artificial slopes, which are necessary to design mitigation countermeasures as well as for stabilizing landslides and preventing/reducing slope displacements.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

During the course, landslide classification systems, landslide risk analysis, slope surveys and monitoring will be introduced, etc.

Particular attention will be paid to the evaluation of the stability conditions of the slopes, dealing with both global limit equilibrium methods and numerical analyses.

In-depth studies will be aimed at calculating the stability factor of a slope, also with reference to numerical techniques. The current standards will be studied with reference both to the natural slopes and to embankments and excavation fronts.

Open Badges are awarded to those enrolled in the course, with particular reference to: competence in project creation and competence in project management.

TEACHING METHODS

The course consists of theoretical and practical lessons, including laboratory activities (e.g. numerical analyses for slope stability assessment).

Teaching methods will be aimed at enhancing transversal skills, with particular reference to competence in project creation and competence in project management.

Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Federico Scarpa (federico.scarpa@unige.it  ), the Polytechnic School's disability liaison.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

INTRODUCTION. CLASSIFICATION OF LANDSLIDES. LANDSLIDE RISK. INTRODUCTION TO THE STABILITY ANALYSIS OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL SIDES. GLOBAL LIMIT EQUILIBRIUM METHODS (INFINITE SLOPE METHOD, SLICE METHODS). NUMERICAL ANALYSES. STABILITY OF ROCK SLOPES. STANDARDS: STABILITY OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FRONTS (BOTH IN STATIC AND DYNAMIC CONDITIONS). SURVEYS AND MONITORING. EXAMPLES AND EXERCISES.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

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

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The schedule for this course can be viewed at the following address: Portale EasyAcademy

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

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.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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

Working students and students with certified DSA, disability or other special educational needs are advised to contact the lecturer at the beginning of the course in order to agree on teaching and examination methods that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods.