GEG2323

Geology and geomechanics

(ENG)

Not offered in 2000

D Nag

4 points + 26 lecture hours, 26 laboratory hours and 13 tutorial hours + distance only + Prerequisites: GEG1303, GEG1723, GAS1641, GAS1642

Synopsis: Basic geological concepts, recognition of common rocks and minerals and deduction of geological history, engineering geology, geological map interpretation, soil mechanics, nature of soil, classifications of soil and rock, effective stress, pore pressure, seepage, flownet, coefficient of permeability, stresses in soil mass, shear strength of soil.

Assessment: Examinations: 70% + Assignments, class test and laboratory work: 30%