Overall objectives:

1 - Teaching the concepts, principles and fundamental theories that allow to describe and explain the mechanical and hydraulic behaviour of the soil and rock masses.

Syllabus:

1 - Genesis and constitution of soils and rocks;
2 - Physical properties of soils;
3 - Basic Concepts of Mechanics;
4 - Tension in the ground and in the pore water;
5 - Permeability;
6 - Compressibility and consolidation;
7 - Shear strength;
8 - Compaction;
9 - Hydromechanical behaviour of rocks.

Literature/Sources:

Matos Fernandes, M. , 2011 , Mecânica dos Solos. Conceitos e Princípios Fundamentais , FEUP
Matos Fernandes, M. , 2011 , Mecânica dos Solos. Introdução à Engenharia Geotécnica , FEUP
González Vallejo, L.; FerrerM.; Ortuño, I.; Oteo, C. , 2002 , Ingeniería Geológica , Prentice Hall
Lambe, T. W.; Whitman, R. V. , 1979 , Soils Mechanics, SI version , New York: John Wiley & Sons
Rocha; M. , 1981 , Mecânica das Rochas , LNEC

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
In accordance with the expected for the Professional Higher Technical Courses.