Course - Engineering Geology of Rocks, Advanced Course - TGB4190
Engineering Geology of Rocks, Advanced Course
About
About the course
Course content
Lecture series on selected topics representing a supplement and expansion of the basic course, such as: Engineering geological investigation, planning and specification, special problems related to subsea tunnels, tunnels in soil and young rock formations, stability and support of tunnels, water inflow and leakage prevention, waste disposal in rock caverns, numerical modelling, storage of oil and gas in rock caverns, engineering geology of dam sites etc. Colloquiums.
Learning outcome
To offer the students a deeper understanding of key issues of engineering geology of rocks.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, colloquiums, literature survey and excursions. The excursions are compulsory. Paper to be submitted based on the literature survey will count for 1/3 of the final grade. If there is a re-sit examination, the exam form may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of general geology. Engineering Geology, introductory course (corresponding to the level of TGB4185).
Course materials
R.E.Goodman: Engineering Geology, John Wiley & Sons, New York. Nilsen og Palmstrøm: Engineering Geology and Rock Engineering Handbook, Norsk Bergmekanikkgruppe 2000. Selected papers and lecture notes.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIG0537 | 7.5 sp | |
| TGB5100 | 1.8 sp |
Subject areas
- Engineering Geology
- Technological subjects