Engineering Geology 1300-OGINW-GES

The lecture encompasses the following issues:
1. Engineering geology as a discipline. Basic skills and knowledge of engineering geologist.
2. Principles of creating geological models for engineering geology.
3. Assessment of engineering geological conditions.
4. Unsaturated soils.
5. Identification, description and prediction of the development of geodynamic processes: weathering, karst, deformation due to filtration, mass movement, expansiveness.
6. Stress-strain behavior of a subsoil under dynamic loading.
7. Changeability of engineering geological environment induced by natural and anthropogenic factors (glaciotectonics, mining, contamination, etc.).
8. Principles of engineering geological documenting for the railway system.

Course coordinators

John Bellaby

Type of course

obligatory courses

Prerequisites (description)

The student should have knowledge in: - characteristics of geological processes - classification and description of soil properties - methods of field work and laboratory analysis with soils - models of behaviour of the soil medium in conditions of various extortions (static, dynamic) - basics of geological-engineering documentation. Knowledge on these topics is obtained in the following courses: - Physical Geology - Basics in Engineering Geology - Soil Science - Soil Mechanics - Designing and Documentation of Geological-Engineering Research - Modern Methods of Soil and Rock Analysis - Basics in Metrology - Field Course in Applied Geology and Environmental Protection

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student:
- has knowledge to determine the spatial range and complexity of the geological-engineering environment (P2A_W01),
- has knowledge to create a geological model for geological-engineering and geotechnical documentation (P2A_W07),
- has knowledge to classify geological-engineering conditions and present them on maps, assess and predict geodynamic processes (P2A_W04),
- assesses and predicts geodynamic processes (P2A_W01),
- plans the range of study and analysis crucial for determining the model of the soil basement, determines the criteria used to assess geological-engineering conditions for various investments (P2A_U04),
- conducts analysis of geological-engineering conditions based on archival data (P2A_U03),
- prepare and edit analytical and synthesized maps (P2A_U06),
- identifies and predicts geodynamic processes and geohazards (P2A_U07),
- organizes and conducts team-work (P2A_K02),
- acquires data from various sources (institutions, companies, autonomy organs) (P2A_K05),
- has skills to present the obtained results (P2A_K02),
- conducts projects and documentation activities with application of safety and economy measures (P2A_K06)

Assessment criteria

Written exam.
- passing the classes,
- knowledge of the materials presented during lectures and classes.