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Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering. Soil and Rock. Description and Fundamental Parameters

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

Not offered Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering. Soil and Rock. Description and Fundamental Parameters, we delve into the fundamental characteristics of the land on which we build our progress. We learn about the essential role of soil and rock in civil engineering and geotechnical engineering, exploring their formation, classification, and properties. From the identification of granular solos the complexities of clays, elements primordial as volumes, weights, and discontinuities are carefully analyzed. This knowledge is essential for the assessment and management of geotechnical risks, making it indispensable for professionals seeking to excellence in infrastructure and environmental projects. With a didactic approach, the course provides a solid foundation to understand geostructural systems and their interactions.

Objectives

  • Understanding You Basic Concepts of soil and rock in geotechnical engineering.

  • Identify and classify soil types and their properties.

  • Analyze parameters basic properties of soils and rocks.

  • Relate the characteristics of two materials to their geotechnical behavior.

  • Apply Basic Concepts in basic geotechnical studies.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. DESCRIPTION OF SOILS 1. Soil (I). Concept and Formation 2. Soil (II). Soil Types and Sedimentary Deposits 3. Granular Soils. Gravel and Sand 4. Cohesive Soils (I). Silts and Clays 5. Cohesive Soils (II). Structure, Types, and Properties of Clays TEACHING UNIT 2. PROPERTIES AND CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS 1. Basic Properties (I). Volumes and Weights 2. Basic Properties (II). Granular Soils 3. Basic Properties (III). Cohesive Soils 4. Unified Soil Classification System (SUCS) 5. AASHTO Soil Classification System TEACHING UNIT 3. DESCRIPTION OF ROCKS 1. The Geological Cycle. Plate Tectonics and Deformations of the Earth’s Crust 2. Igneous Rocks 3. Sedimentary Rocks 4. Metamorphic Rocks 5. Rock, Rock Matrix, and Rock Mass COURSE UNIT 4. PROPERTIES AND CLASSIFICATION OF ROCKS 1. Properties of the rock matrix 2. Properties of the rock mass. Discontinuities 3. Geomechanical classifications. RMR (Rock Mass Rating) 4. Geomechanical classifications. The Q-index 5. The GSI. Geological Strength Index
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