Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics
Applying geology to the design of slopes, tunnels, foundations and dams.
GEOL-420 Year 4 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Earth Sciences
Course content
- 1The role of the engineering geologistComing
- 2Site investigation and drillingComing
- 3Soil and rock classificationComing
- 4Rock strength and testingComing
- 5Discontinuities and rock mass classificationComing
- 6Slope stability in rockComing
- 7Slope stability in soilComing
- 8Foundations on soil and rockComing
- 9Tunnels and underground openingsComing
- 10Dams and reservoirsComing
- 11Geohazards along pipelines and highwaysComing
- 12Capstone: the geotechnical report for a highway cutComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Applying geology to the design of slopes, tunnels, foundations and dams.
Part of the Science stream, typically taken in year 4.