AIMS AND CONTENT

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.

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.

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 application lessons. Laboratory activities (e.g., numerical modeling of geotechnical problems) are included.

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

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)

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.

Exam schedule

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.