Course - Engineering Geology and Tunnelling, Basic Course - TGB5110
TGB5110 - Engineering Geology and Tunnelling, Basic Course
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
The course is taught in English for the 1st year master level civil engineering students (2-years MSc programs). The course mainly covers material properties of rocks and rock mass; in situ stresses and groundwater in the rock mass; classification of rock mass, support and lining for tunnels and caverns; engineering geological investigation methods; design approach for tunnels, caverns and pressure shafts; rock slope stability; drill and blast tunnels: excavation method, blast design, time and cost estimation; TBM tunnels: excavation method, TBM performance, time and cost estimation.
Learning outcome
Ingress: The student gains fundamental (basic) knowledge in engineering geology and tunneling methods.
Knowledge: The student will be able to describe engineering geological properties of rock mass, classify rock mass quality, carry out stability assessment and estimate rock support requirement, assess stability of rock slope, select appropriate tunnel construction methods and increase understanding on engineering geological investigations so that they gain basic knowledge in planning, design and construction of structures in rock mass.
Skills and competence: The students gain skills and general competence in evaluating engineering geological conditions for planning and construction of tunnels, caverns and shafts.
General competence: The student will be able to perform basic engineering geological assessment and selection of tunnel construction methods and subject specific digital tools to provide long-term and sustainable solutions.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures in engineering geology and tunneling; compulsory tutorials both in engineering geology and tunneling. Visit to engineering geological lab and field excursion are part of tutorials. Lectures and examination will be given in English only. Compulsory field excursion may be scheduled for a weekend. The course is evaluated by reference group.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering (MIBYGG)
Geotechnics and Geohazards (MSGEOTECH)
Hydropower Development (MSB1)
Recommended previous knowledge
Completed undergraduate level in civil / geological engineering or equivalent.
Required previous knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge in civil engineering and general geology disciplines. In addition, the candidates are required to have higher level knowledge in mathematics, statistics, chemistry etc.
Course materials
Rock engineering - Hydropower development series 9; course material in drill and blast tunnels and TBM tunnels; lecture notes and additional material recommended by the professors.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGB4185 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2016 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Engineering Geology
- Construction 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 2024-12-03 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL111 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 16 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * 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"