Geology for Engineers
Course Description:
Application of Geology to Engineering. Earth materials. Description and properties of the main rock forming minerals and rocks. Mechanical behavior of rocks in engineering works. Internal and external geological processes. Weathering and erosion. Geomorphology. The role of underground water. Landslides; subsidence; earthquakes. Geological maps and related geological data for studies and construction of engineering works.
- Semester 1
- Teaching hours 4
- Website http://mycourses.ntua.gr/
- Instructors Vassilis Marinos (Coordinator) C. Saroglou
Course Units
| # | Title | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction-Applications of Geology | Main subjects of Geology. Application of Geology in Engineering. Geology and engineering works. Case histories in Greece and other countries. | 12 |
| 2 | Geological processes | Internal and external geological processes. Weathering and erosion. Geomorphological processes. The cycle of water. Underground water and engineering works. Geological maps and related geological data for studies and construction of engineering works. | 12 |
| 3 | Geo-materials | The earth structure and geo-materials. Description and properties of the main rock forming minerals. Soil, rock and rockmass. Soil formations and their behavior in engineering works. Igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks: properties and engineering behavior. Case histories. | 16 |
| 4 | Geological catastrophic phenomena | Landslides (description, classification, recognition and mitigation; their effect on engineering works). Earthquakes (genesis, terms, fault characteristics and classification; active tectonics; seismic risk and secondary phenomena). Volcanism. Emphasis on the seismicity of the Greece. Case histories. | 12 |
Learning Objectives
With the successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. know the geological structure and geo-materials (soils and rocks) of Earth crust where the engineering works are constructed 2. know the basic principles of geological mapping
Teaching Methods
| Teaching methods | Class lectures. Solve simple examples and problems in class. Discuss case studies in class. |
|---|---|
| Teaching media | Use of blackboard and PowerPoint presentations . |
| Laboratories | Νο |
| Computer and software use | Νο |
| Problems - Applications | Yes, in 4-5 classes |
| Assignments (projects, reports) | Νο |
| Student presentations | Νο |
| Other | Participation of students in 1-2 one-day excursions-field works. |
Student Assessment
- Final written exam: 70%
- Problems - Applications: 30%
Textbooks - Bibliography
Marinos, P. and Tsiambaos, G. “Geology for Engineers” (University notes in Greek) and
Dermitzakis, M, Lakkas, S. Investigation of Earth (Evdoxos) Doutsos, Th. Geology: Principles and Applications (Evdoxos)