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B006278 - APPLIED GEOLOGY AND LEGISLATION
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Type of Assessment
Course program
Academic Year 2011-12
Course year
Third year - First Semester
Belonging Department
Earth Sciences (DST)
Course Type
Single education field course
Scientific Area
GEO/05 - ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
Credits
9
Teaching Hours
72
Teaching Term
26/09/2011 ⇒ 22/12/2011
Attendance required
No
Type of Evaluation
Final Grade
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Lectureship
Teaching Language
Italian
Course Content
Geological risks. Principles of hydrology and hydraulics. Fluvial dynamics. Hydraulic works. Rock and soils properties and engineering use. Geology of engineering works. Elements of environmental legislation.
Suggested readings (Search our library's catalogue)
A. Desio: “Geologia applicata all’Ingegneria”, Hoepli
L. Scesi, M. Papini, P. Gattinoni: “Geologia Applicata”, Vol. 1 e 2, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, 2001
P. Canuti, U. Crescenti, V. Francani: “Geologia Applicata all'Ambiente”. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. 2008
L. Scesi, M. Papini, P. Gattinoni: “Geologia Applicata”, Vol. 1 e 2, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, 2001
P. Canuti, U. Crescenti, V. Francani: “Geologia Applicata all'Ambiente”. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. 2008
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
9 CFU, attendance of lectures is strongly recommended
Type of Assessment
Oral examination
Course program
Geological risks: hazard, vulnerability and exposure. Principles of basin hydrology and river hydraulics: hydrological cycle, 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 . Elements of environmental legislation: national and regional laws on environment and geological problems