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Engineering Geology

Code:

CVN010

Sigla:

GE

Áreas Científicas
Classificação	Área Científica
OFICIAL	Geotecnia

Ocorrência: 2023/2024 - 1S

Ativa?	Yes
Página Web:	https://moodle.ips.pt/2021/mod/page/view.php?id=18906
Unidade Responsável:	Departamento de Engenharia Civil
Curso/CE Responsável:	Undergraduate in Civil Engineering (evening course)

Ciclos de Estudo/Cursos

Sigla	Nº de Estudantes	Plano de Estudos	Anos Curriculares	Créditos UCN	Créditos ECTS	Horas de Contacto	Horas Totais
CIVN	13	Study Plan	2	-	6	60	162

Língua de trabalho

Portuguese

Objetivos

Highlight the influence of geology in civil engineering.
Show the relevance of natural observation, representative of a Science such as Geology.
Give the specific vocabulary to make understandable the communication between the Civil Engineer and the
Geologist or Engineering Geologist.
Provide knowledge for basic geologic information in a Civil Engineering perspective.
Hand-sample identification of the main types of rocks.
To interpret geological maps.
Recognize general features of Portugal geology.
Describe the main processes of geotechnical survey.
Understand the basic characteristics of soils and the relevant classifications applicable.
Identify the mechanisms involved in soil compaction.
Describe rock alteration processes and soil formation.

Resultados de aprendizagem e competências

NA

Modo de trabalho

Presencial

Programa

1. Geology and Civil Engineering: Importance of Geology in Civil Engineering. General Geology. Seismology.
2. Mineralogy and Petrology: Mineral and amorphous solids. Mineral classification and properties (macroscopic
scale). What is a rock? Rock classification. Rock formation processes.
3. Structural geology: Stress and strain. Folds and fractures (faults and joints).
4. Geological mapping: Geologic maps interpretation: rules and cross sections.
5. Geology of Portugal: Fundamental units.
6. Ground investigation.
7. Rock alteration and soil formation: Weathering and Erosion. Mass movements: types and causes. Concept,
genesis and types of soil.

Bibliografia Obrigatória

GROTZINGER & JORGAN; Understanding Earth, W. H. Freeman, 2014

Bibliografia Complementar

T. WALTHAM; Foundations Engineering Geology, Spon Press, 2002
G. VALLEJO; Ingeniéria Geológica, Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2002
C. KLEIN; The Manual of Mineral Science, John Wiley & Sons, 2002

Métodos de ensino e atividades de aprendizagem

The nature of this unit entails the alternation between theoretical and practical classes. Theoretical classes are expository and use slideshow presentation software illustrating the subjects. Practical classes vary according to the theme. 

The student's tasks range from the identification of minerals and rocks in a hand sample, usually done in a group, to the analysis and interpretation of geological maps, using geological section construction techniques, to the individual resolution of problems.

The assessment methods seeks to stimulate critical spirit, the ability to analyze similar situations and obtain valid experience.

Tipo de avaliação

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Componentes de Avaliação

Designation	Peso (%)
Teste	80,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	15,00
Participação presencial	5,00
Total:	100,00

Componentes de Ocupação

Designation	Tempo (Horas)
Estudo autónomo	92,00
Frequência das aulas	45,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	25,00
Total:	162,00

Obtenção de frequência

NA

Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final

Continuous Assessment: final grade divided between 2 Tests (2x40%) carried out during the semester, during class time, together with a Work w/presentation (15%) carried out in groups of 2 elements, and 1 assessment in class context (5%).

Exam Assessment: maximum final grade between, 100% Exam (minimum grade 9.5 values), or 80% Exam + Work (15%) + Aval. Class (5%).