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Geotechnical Risks
93383
Description
Objectives 
The course deals with the management of geotechnical risks arising from landslides and earthquakes. The first part of the course is dedicated to the stability of earth slopes. The second part deals with the stability of rock slopes. The third part considers seismic effects on slopes, embankments and retaining walls. 

Course program 

  • Landslides classification and landslides risk; 
  • stability analysis of earth slopes; 
  • slopes monitoring; 
  • stabilization methods of unstable earth slopes; 
  • basic concepts of rock mechanics; 
  • stability analysis of rock slopes; 
  • stabilization methods of unstable rock slopes; 
  • protection measures from rock falls; 
  • earthquakes and seismic risk; 
  • seismic analyses of slopes and embankments; 
  • seismic analysis of retaining walls. 
ECTS credits
9
Teaching Language
English
Exam Language
English
Support Materials Language
English
Basic Learning Outcomes
  • Ability to integrate information from different sources into practical knowledge 
    (F12_G16 - Basic learning outcome G16 (related to final LO F12) - CEB - Ability to integrate information from different sources into practical knowledge )
  • Ability to evaluate the functioning of environmental ecosystems and environmental pressures and factors. 
    (F5_H2 - Basic learning outcome H2 (related to final LO F5) - CEB - Ability to evaluate the functioning of environmental ecosystems and environmental pressures and factors. )
  • Ability to determine dynamic loads and to calculate the structural dynamic response. 
    (F8_EA6 - Basic learning outcome EA6 (related to final LO F8) - CEB - Ability to determine dynamic loads and to calculate the structural dynamic response. )
  • Ability to identify the principles of geotechnics and soil and rock mechanics as well as their application in the development of studies, projects, structures and operations. 
    (F10_C5 - Basic learning outcome C5 (related to final LO F10) - CEB - Ability to identify the principles of geotechnics and soil and rock mechanics as well as their application in the development of studies, projects, structures and operations. )
  • Ability to design and construct geotechnical works. 
    (F10_CS8 - Basic learning outcome CS8 (related to final LO F10) - CEB - Ability to design and construct geotechnical works. )
Final Learning Outcomes
  • Ability to analyse, design and assess CIVIL STRUCTURES 
    (F6 - CEB - Ability to analyse, design and assess CIVIL STRUCTURES )
  • Ability to apply aspects of GEOTECHNICS AND GEOTECHNICAL WORKS 
    (F10 - CEB - Ability to apply aspects of GEOTECHNICS AND GEOTECHNICAL WORKS )
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