Description
Influence of geology on engineering works and the professional relationships between geology and engineering. Control on geotechnical properties by geological materials and processes. Design and analysis of ground investigations. Environmental and engineering geological controls on design, construction and performance of engineering works, including slopes, foundations, groundwater and waste disposal. Influence of geology on methods of material supply, construction and excavation and methods of ground improvement.
Engineering classification and properties of minerals and rocks - Nature and properties of the earth’s crust - Faults, folds, joints and joint systems - - Geologic map of Syria- Building materials - Concrete materials (Aggregates and Cement) - Geophysics applied in civil Engineering - Ground water : distribution G.W.- Motion of G.W. - G.W. Level - G.W. Pollution - Problems related to extraction of G.W. - Weathering problems - Field visits to geologic sites
Credits
3 Hours