Course - Stablity of Rock Slopes - GB8303
GB8303 - Stablity of Rock Slopes
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination and work
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work | 33/100 | |||
| Oral examination | 67/100 |
Course content
The course will discuss the key issues of rock slope stability analysis: 1) Definition of potential stability problem, 2) Quantification of input parameters and 3) Calculation principles. Focus is placed on: Factors influencing slope stability, methodology for collecting geological data, stereographic projection and analysis techniques, quantification and scale effects concerning shear strength parameters and ground water pressure, failure models, deterministic versus probabilistic analysis, stabilizing measures and stability control/monitoring. The course is organized as seminars, field and laboratory assignments and guided self study. Project reports to be prepared.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE: This course is intended to to bring the participants to a high international level in Rock Slope Stability Analysis. The students shall have in-depth knowledge of methodology for engineering geological investigations and stability analyses related to rock slopes.
SKILLS: The students shall be able to conduct specialized engineering geological field and laboratory analyses relevant for stability analyses of rock slopes.
GENERAL COMPETENCE: The students shall develop skills for independent evaluation and analyses of complex problems related to stability of rock slopes, as well as skill in multidisiplinary team work for solving such problems.
Learning methods and activities
The course is given every second year. The language use in the course will be English.
Further on evaluation
To pass the exam students much achieve minimum 70 percent (70 out of 100). Both the report and the exam must be passed to pass the course. Each part that has been failed must be retaken (report and/or examination).
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)
Recommended previous knowledge
Should have taken either TGB4185 or TGB5110 and TGB4190 or equivalent.
Required previous knowledge
Completed MSc degree with advanced level knowledge of Engineering geology (corresponding to course TGB4190 Engineering Geology of Rocks, Advanced Course).
Course materials
Selected parts of Wyllie & Mah (2004): "Rock Slope Engineering", Spon Press, 431p. Selected notes and papers.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIG1969 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Geology
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination and work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 67/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Work 33/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral examination 67/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Work 33/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"