Course - Engineering Geology - Rock - BYGT2316
BYGT2316 - Engineering Geology - Rock
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
Understand the behavior of the rock masses when building in/over rocks. Have the knowledge about the methods used to determine rock material properties and rock masses. Finding the right place to locate rock caverns and road tunnels. Earth/Rock weakness zones and joints. Gouge materials (filling materials inside joints), water and tension in rock masses. Topics also considered in the course are engineering geological investigations and tests, rock stresses, groundwater in rock masses, rock mass classification and design approach for underground openings, stability and rock support of underground openings and stability of rock slopes.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The course will provide students with an overview and understanding of the material characteristics of rocks and soil, water problems in the rock masses, engineering geological challenges, rock stresses, rock mass classification, support and lining methods in tunnels, design of underground caverns, slope stability, engineering geological conditions that affect stability of facilities above and underground.
Skills: The candidate should be able to map the weakness zones and discontinuities of rock masses, determine the effect and influence of rock stresses on tunnels and rock caverns, classify rock masses and determine the needed support, design underground openings, determine support and reinforcement of rock slopes. The candidate should also have skills in the most important investigation and test methods in lab and field, and be able to make basic engineering geological assessments.
General Competence: The candidate will develop the ability to undertake basic engineering geological designs and assessments, and understand the function and importance of engineering geology for projects above and underground.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises and fieldwork. All exercises are mandatory.
Compulsory assignments
- Oblig
Further on evaluation
6 out of 6 exercises are mandatory and must be approved to gain admission to the exam.
Re-sit exam in May/June. In case of a re-sit exam, written exam may by changed into oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering - Engineering (BIBYGG)
Course materials
To be announced on Blackboard at the beginning of the semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGB4185 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: -
Location: Trondheim
- Engineering
- Geology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2024-11-26 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL317 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL121 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL120 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 23 - Spring UTS School exam 100/100 D 2025-06-02 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"