Geological risks. Principles of hydrology and hydraulics. Fluvial dynamics. Hydraulic works. Rock and soils properties and engineering use. Geology of engineering works. Hydraulic properties of terrains. Underground water flow. Water table, aquifers and springs.
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Learning Objectives
To provide the basic knowledge and competence for the professional practice of Geologist in the field of water resources, urban planning, engineering works and risk prevention.
Prerequisites
Knowledge acquired in the courses of Physics, Mathematics, Geology
Teaching Methods
Lectures with use of blackboard and PC video-projector. Field trip. Seminars and lessons on specific items by external scientists and researchers
Further information
Attendance of lectures is strongly recommended
Type of Assessment
Oral exam: the student will be required to answer some questions related to
main topics covered in the course. The critical ability to discuss the issues addressed in the course will then be evaluated.
There are written intermediate tests based on multiple choice quizzes on the program topics.
Course program
Geological risks: hazard, vulnerability and exposure. Principles of basin hydrology and river hydraulics: hydrological cycle and water balance, hydrogeological basin, measurement and processing of hydrological data, hydrograph, flood forecasting and mitigation. Fluvial dynamics: fluvial processes, erosion, transport and sedimentation. Hydraulic works: basin and fluvial restoration, river banks and levees, dams. Rock and soils properties and engineering use: rocks as engineering materials. Geology of engineering works: foundations, transport infrastructures (roads and railways), tunnels and underground works Hydraulic properties of terrains, porosity and permeability. Underground water flow, Darcy’s law, assessment of permeability. Water table, aquifers and springs, hydrogeological structures and maps.