Rock Mechanics and Slope Stability

A.Y. 2020/2021
6
Max ECTS
60
Overall hours
SSD
GEO/05 ICAR/07
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
Understand the fundamentals of both discontinuous and continuous geomechanics approaches to analyse rock and soil mass mechanical behaviour, with particular reference to slope stability problems.
Expected learning outcomes
Understand the fundamentals of both discontinuous and continuous geomechanics approaches to analyse rock and soil mass mechanical behaviour, with particular reference to slope stability problems.
At the end of the course, students are expected to:
be able to 1) select and apply the most appropriate mechanical behaviour laws, 2) assess strength and deformability of rock discontinuities, rock matrix and soil, 3) analyse excavation problems, 4) Assess the level of safety of slopes in compliance with design standards, 5) Use numerical codes for slope stability analysis, 6) assist engineers in planning stabilisation works.
master technical terminology and communicate to a professional standard.
develop, in addition to course-specific skills, problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex geomechanical problems.
Single course

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
GEO/05 - ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
ICAR/07 - GEOTECHNICS
Practicals: 36 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
by appointment
Via Mangiagalli 34 (Milano), Ground Level, or online via MS Teams