Course - Engineering Geology and Tunnelling, Basic Course - TGB5110
TGB5110 - Engineering Geology and Tunnelling, Basic Course
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course is taught in English for the 1st year master level civil engineering students (2-years MSc programmes). The course mainly covers material properties of rocks and rock mass; stress and groundwater in the rock mass; classification of rock mass, support and lining for tunnels and caverns; engineering geological investigation methods; design approach for tunnels, caverns and pressure shafts; rock slope stability; drill and blast tunnels: excavation method, blast design, time and cost estimation; TBM tunnels: excavation method, TBM performance, time and cost estimation.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The student gains fundamental (basic) knowledge in engineering geology and tunneling methods.
Skills:
The student gains skills and general competence in evaluating engineering geological conditions for planning and construction of tunnels, caverns and shafts. The student masters the use of subject-specific digital tools.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures in engineering geology and tunnelling; compulsory tutorials both in engineering geology and tunnelling which also includes use of rockdata; visit to engineering geological lab; one day field excursion. Lectures and examination will be only in English language. Compulsory fieldwork may be scheduled for a weekend. The course is evaluated by reference group.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
Completed undergraduate level in civil / geological engineering or equivalent.
Required previous knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge in civil engineering and general geology disciplines. In addition, the candidates are required to have higher level knowledge in mathematics, statistics, chemistry etc.
Course materials
Rock engineering - Hydropower development series 9; course material in drill and blast tunnels and TBM tunnels; lecture notes and additional material recommended by the professors.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGB4185 | 7.5 | 01.09.2016 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
No.of lecture hours: 4
Lab hours: 4
No.of specialization hours: 4
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Engineering Geology
- Construction Engineering
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Phone:
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 D
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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"