1. General information
Course:
GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS OF ROCKS
Code:
310813
Type:
ELECTIVE
ECTS credits:
4.5
Degree:
2343 - MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENGINEERING OF ROADS, CANALS AND PORTS
Academic year:
2023-24
Center:
603 - E.T.S. CIVIL ENGINEERS OF CR
Group(s):
20
Year:
2
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
English
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
N
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
LAURA ASENSIO SANCHEZ
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Edif. Politécnica 2D-56
INGENIERÍA CIVIL Y DE LA EDIFICACIÓN
926052472
laura.asensio@uclm.es
MON, TUE, FRI: 11.30 - 12.00. WED, THURS: 11.30 - 13.45. Contact by email to arrange alternative office hours if necessary.
Lecturer:
VICENTE NAVARRO GAMIR
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Edif. Politécnica 2D-59
INGENIERÍA CIVIL Y DE LA EDIFICACIÓN
926295453
vicente.navarro@uclm.es
Monday to Friday 13:30 to 15:00. Contact by email to arrange alternative office hours if necessary.
Lecturer:
ANGEL YUSTRES REAL
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Edif. Politécnica 2D-58
INGENIERÍA CIVIL Y DE LA EDIFICACIÓN
926051983
angel.yustres@uclm.es
Monday to Friday 14:00 to 15:30. Contact by email to arrange alternative office hours if necessary.
2. Pre-Requisites
It is recommended to have a basic knowledge of the following aspects:
- Mechanics of rigid solids
- Mechanics of deformable solids
- Science and Technology of Materials of interest in Civil Engineering
- Strength of Materials
It is recommended to master the contents of the following subjects:
- Geotechnical Engineering (1st year of the master's degree).
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
Within Ground Engineering, Geological Engineering and Rock Mechanics is the last branch that the student who has followed the complete itinerary of the Bachelor's Degree in Civil and Territorial Engineering and the Civil Eng. Master's Degree still needs to know. Within the syllabus, it is directly related to the subject Geotechnical Engineering.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| CB06 | Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context. |
| CB07 | Apply the achieved knowledge and ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the area of study |
| CB08 | Be able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of making judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of knowledge and judgments |
| CB10 | Have the learning skills which allow to continue studying in a self-directed or autonomous way |
| G01 | Scientific-technical and methodological capacity for the continuous recycling of knowledge and the exercise of the professional functions of consultancy, analysis, design, calculation, project, planning, leadership, management, construction, maintenance, conservation and exploitation in the fields of civil engineering. |
| G02 | Understanding of the multiple technical, legal and property constraints that arise in the design of a public work, and the capacity to establish different valid alternatives, to choose the optimum one and to express it adequately, anticipating the problems of its construction, and using the most suitable methods and technologies, both traditional and innovative, with the aim of achieving the greatest efficiency and promoting the progress and development of a sustainable and respectful society with the environment. |
| G05 | Knowledge of the Civil Engineering profession and the activities that can be carried out in the field of civil engineering. |
| G06 | Ability to plan, design, inspect and manage land (roads, railways, bridges, tunnels and urban roads) or sea (port works and facilities) transport infrastructures. |
| G11 | Capacity for the design, execution and inspection of structures (bridges, buildings, etc.), foundation works and underground civil works (tunnels, car parks), and the assessment of their integrity. |
| G12 | Capacity to plan, design, manage, maintain and operate infrastructure. |
| G20 | Ability to choose between construction alternatives and public works management, anticipating the effects derived from the option assumed. |
| G28 | Ability to work in an international context. |
| ICET5 | Capacity to characterise the rock mass, obtain rock quality indices and define models of the mechanical behaviour of the rock mass. |
| ICET6 | Characterization of flow in rock masses. |
| ICET7 | Determination of the bearing capacity of foundations on rock. Calculation of the rock mass stability. |
| TE01 | Application of the knowledge of soil and rock mechanics to the development of the study, design, construction and operation of foundations, cuttings, embankments, tunnels and other constructions made on or through the ground, whatever the nature and state of the ground, and whatever the purpose of the work in question may be. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Students can determine the structure of the flow network in rock massifs. | |
| Students can calculate the support of tunnels and underground works in a way integrated with the construction process. | |
| Students can calculate the bearing capacity of rock foundations and determine the stability of rock slopes. | |
| Students can characterize a rock massif, assigning it a rock quality index, and determining a constituent model to describe its mechanical behavior. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Rock mass characterization.
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Unit 2: Rock mass classification.
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Unit 3: Mechanical modelling of rock mass behaviour. Experimental techniques for the determination of parameters.
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Unit 4: Water flow in rock masses.
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Unit 5: Stability of rock masses.
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Unit 6: Rock-support interaction. Tunnels and caverns support dimensioning.
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Unit 7: Bearing capacity of rock foundations .
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB06 CB07 CB08 CB10 G01 G02 G05 G06 G11 G12 G20 G28 TE01 | 0.63 | 15.75 | N | N | ||
| Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | CB06 CB07 CB08 CB10 G01 G02 G05 G06 G11 G12 G20 G28 TE01 | 0.4 | 10 | N | N | ||
| Computer room practice [ON-SITE] | Work with simulators | CB06 CB07 CB08 CB10 G01 G02 G05 G06 G11 G12 G20 G28 TE01 | 0.12 | 3 | N | N | ||
| Field work [ON-SITE] | Case Studies | CB06 CB07 CB08 CB10 G01 G02 G05 G06 G11 G12 G20 G28 TE01 | 0.08 | 2 | N | N | ||
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB06 CB07 CB08 CB10 G01 G02 G05 G06 G11 G12 G20 G28 TE01 | 0.06 | 1.5 | Y | Y | A minimum grade of 4.0 over 10.0 is required to pass the course. | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | CB06 CB07 CB08 CB10 G01 G02 G05 G06 G11 G12 G20 G28 TE01 | 1.52 | 38 | Y | N | ||
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB06 CB07 CB08 CB10 G01 G02 G05 G06 G11 G12 G20 G28 TE01 | 1.63 | 40.75 | N | N | ||
| Mid-term test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB06 CB07 CB08 CB10 G01 G02 G05 G06 G11 G12 G20 G28 TE01 | 0.06 | 1.5 | Y | Y | A minimum grade of 4.0 over 10.0 is required to pass the course. | |
| Total: | 4.5 | 112.5 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 1.35 | Total class time hours: 33.75 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.15 | Total hours of out of class work: 78.75 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Mid-term tests | 70.00% | 0.00% | Partial exams which, if not passed, will be re-evaluated in an ordinary final exam. The minimum pass mark will not be less than 4.0 out of 10. |
| Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 20.00% | 0.00% | Problems to be solved and handed in to the teacher. |
| Final test | 0.00% | 100.00% | Final test that combines all the evaluation activities. |
| Practicum and practical activities reports assessment | 10.00% | 0.00% | Preparation of a report on the field trip to be carried out during the teaching period of the course. |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:The course will be passed if the weighted average mark of the progress tests (or final exam in case of failing the progress tests) and problems is higher than 5 out of 10.
Unless stated otherwise, continuous evaluation criteria will be applied to all students.
Anyone choosing non-continuous assessment must notify it to the lecturer within the class period of the subject. The option is only available if the student¿s participation in evaluation activities (from the continuous assessment) has not reached 50% of the total evaluation for the subject.
For the retake exam, the assessment type used for the final exam will remain valid.
No marks will be retained for the following year. -
Non-continuous evaluation:Unless stated otherwise, continuous evaluation criteria will be applied to all students.
Anyone choosing non-continuous assessment must notify it to the lecturer within the class period of the subject. The option is only available if the student's participation in evaluation activities (from the continuous assessment) has not reached 50% of the total evaluation for the subject.
The course will be passed if the mark of the final exam is not lower than 5 over 10.
The final test may be different from the one corresponding to the continuous assessment in order to evaluate the competences linked to the progress tests.
For the retake exam, the assessment type used for the final exam will remain valid.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
A single final exam that combines all the assessment activities. The course will be passed with a mark of no less than 5.0 over 10 in the final exam.
The final exam will have several parts to evaluate the different evaluable learning activities with the same weights as in the ordinary exam.
The final exam will have several parts to evaluate the different evaluable learning activities with the same weights as in the ordinary exam.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
A single final exam that combines all the assessment activities. The course will be passed with a mark of no less than 5.0 over 10 in the final exam.
The final exam will have several parts to evaluate the different evaluable learning activities with the same weights as in the ordinary exam.
The final exam will have several parts to evaluate the different evaluable learning activities with the same weights as in the ordinary exam.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1.5 |
| Mid-term test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1.5 |
| Unit 1 (de 7): Rock mass characterization. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Work with simulators] | 3 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 6 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 10 |
| Unit 2 (de 7): Rock mass classification. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2 |
| Field work [PRESENCIAL][Case Studies] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 6 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
| Unit 3 (de 7): Mechanical modelling of rock mass behaviour. Experimental techniques for the determination of parameters. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1.75 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 1.75 |
| Unit 4 (de 7): Water flow in rock masses. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Unit 5 (de 7): Stability of rock masses. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 10 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 6 |
| Unit 6 (de 7): Rock-support interaction. Tunnels and caverns support dimensioning. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 16 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 5 |
| Unit 7 (de 7): Bearing capacity of rock foundations . | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 6 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
| Author(s) | Title | Book/Journal | Citv | Publishing house | ISBN | Year | Description | Link | Catálogo biblioteca |
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| Arzúa, Javier; Alejano, Leandro; Pérez-Rey, Ignacio; | PROBLEMAS DE MECÁNICA DE ROCAS: Fundamentos e ingeniería de taludes | Bubok Publishing S.L | 978-84-686-6705-8 | 2015 | https://www.semr.es/archivos/Arzua_problemas.pdf | ||||
| Barton, Nick | Course on Empirical Methods in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering | 2021 | https://isrm.net/isrm/page/show/1553 | ||||||
| Bieniawski, Z. T. | Engineering rock mass classifications :a complete manual for | John Wiley & Sons | 0-471-60172-1 | 1989 |
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| Eberhardt, Erick | Rock Engineering Practice and Design | 2008 | https://isrm.net/isrm/page/show/993 | ||||||
| Goodman, Richard E. | Engineering geology: rock in engineering construction | John Wiley & Sons | 0-471-59959-X | 1993 |
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| Hoek, Evert | Rock slope engineering | Institution of Mining and Metallurgy | 0-419-16010-8 | 1997 |
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| Hoek, Evert | Support of undergroung excavations in hard rock | A.A. Balkema | 89-5410-187-3 | 1998 |
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| Hoek, Evert | Underground excavations in rock | E & FN Spon | 0-419-16030-2 | 1997 |
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| Hudson, John | Key Principles in Rock Mechanics | 2014 | https://isrm.net/isrm/page/show/1144 | ||||||
| Jaeger, C. | Rock Mechanics and Engineering | Cambridge | Cambridge University Press | 9780521218986 | 1979 | https://web.s.ebscohost.com/ehost/ebookviewer/ebook/ZTAwMHh3d19fODM1NTc5X19BTg2?sid=bb9c2ddd-4fa6-477b-a0b5-2bfdc2d61599%40redis&vid=0&format=EB&rid=1 | |||
| John A. Hudson, John P. Harrison | Engineering Rock Mechanics : An Introduction to the Principles | Elsevier Science & Technology | 9780080438641 | 1997 | https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bibliotecauclm-ebooks/detail.action?docID=318112 | ||||
| John P. Harrison and John A Hudson | Engineering Rock Mechanics : Part 2: Illustrative Worked Examples | Elsevier Science & Technology | 9780080430102 | 2001 | https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bibliotecauclm-ebooks/detail.action?docID=318112 | ||||
| R. Tomas, J.C. Santamarta, M. Cano, L.E. Hernandez, J. García-Barba | ENSAYOS GEOTÉCNICOS DE SUELOS Y ROCAS | Universidades de Alicante y de La Laguna | 978-846165397-3 | 2013 | https://www.semr.es/archivos/ensayos_.pdf | ||||
| Ramírez Oyanguren, Pedro Alejano Monge, Leandro R. | Mecánica de rocas : fundamentos e ingeniería de taludes | 2004 | https://oa.upm.es/14183/ | ||||||
| Wyllie, Duncan C. | Foundations on rock | E & FN Spon | 0-419-23210-9 | 1999 |
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| Zhao, Jian | Course on Rock Mechanics Principles | 2020 | https://isrm.net/isrm/page/show/1235 |