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Engineering Geology

Code 10280
Year 2
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 6
Workload PL(30H)/T(30H)
Scientific area Geotechnics
Entry requirements Do not exist
Mode of delivery Face-to-Face
Work placements Not applicable
Learning outcomes Domain in the interpretation of geological maps and execution of geological profiles.
Recognition of the indirect and direct methods of geotechnical prospection.
Recognition of minerals and rocks.
Understanding the processes of internal and external geodynamics.
Recognition of hydrogeological processes.
Recognition of geotechnical classifications
Recognition of minerals and rocks
Understanding the processes of internal and external geodynamics
Domain in the interpretation of geological maps and execution of geologic profiles
Understanding of geotechnical classifications
Syllabus 1 - The engineering geology and similar sciences
2 - Minerals and rocks
3 - Internal geodynamics
4 - External geodynamics
5 - Faults and folds
6 - Elements of hydrogeology
7 - Introduction to geotechnical prospection
8 - Basic elements on geotechnical classifications of masses
9 - Geological maps. Interpretation
Main Bibliography 1.Ernst, W. G., (1971). Minério e Rochas, Editora Edgard Bluchen, Lda
2.Cass, I. G., Smith, J. and Wilson, R. C. L., (1984). Vamos Compreender a Terra, Livraria Almedina.
3.Mineiro, A. J., (1987). Mecânica dos Solos e Fundações. Reconhecimento e Prospecção Geotécnica, Ensaios “in situ”, Universidade
Nova de Lisboa.
4. Oliveira, A. M. S. et al (2001). Geologia de Engenharia, ABGE, São Paulo
5. Gonzalez de Vallejo et al. (2002). Ingenieria Geológica, Prentice Hall, Madrid
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2023-06-28

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