Geological environment: Structure, surface processes, tectonic plates, seismicity, local stress, hydrological conditions.
Geotechnical description of rocks and soils: Rock structure, discontinuities, rock mass, stereographic projection, mechanical properties, classification systems.
Soil structure, nomenclature, classification, technical characteristics, field identification.
Applications of Geotechnical Engineering: Slopes - morphology, landslides, risk assessment. Underground works: Methods of analysis, drilling methods, estimation of displacements. Road construction works: retaining walls, tunnels, embankments. Hydraulic works: Stability of dikes, small dam reservoirs.
- Teacher: Πρόδρομος Ψαρρόπουλος
ECTS : 5
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, the student: • Will know the basic concepts of Geotechnical Engineering (and more specifically, the basic concepts of Engineering Geology, Seismology, Rock Mechanics, Soil Mechanics, Soil Dynamics and Foundations) • Will have attended through lectures various Technical Works and Infrastructure Works, from the perspective of Geotechnical Engineering • Will be able to use simple computational tools and solve basic problems of Geotechnical Engineering • Will have the ability to realize the fundamental role of Geotechnical Engineering in Technical Works and especially in Infrastructure Works, as well as the corresponding role of the Rural and Surveying Engineer in their study, construction and operation.