GEOLOGY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS

Course Code
50103
ECTS Credits
5
Semester
1st Semester
Course Category

Compulsory

Compulsory

Specialization
BASIC
Professor

Elias Fakiris

01.03 Γεωλογία Μηχανικού.pdf

Course Description

  • Applications of geology in engineering science. Geology and civil engineering. Project failures due to geological causes.

  • Introduction to Geological Concepts. Geomaterials: Soil and Rock.

  • Geological processes. Disintegration and erosion. Geomorphology.

  • Reading and interpreting topographic and geological maps and data processing for studies and the construction of technical projects.

  • Minerals and Soils: General and technical characteristics, structure, quality, and behavior. Applications in Civil Engineering projects and examples.

  • Rocks: Sedimentary, Igneous (Volcanic and Plutonic), Metamorphic. Technical specifications, structure, quality, and behavior. Applications in Civil Engineering projects and examples.

  • Geological Investigation Tools for Civil Engineering Projects: Topographic and Geological Maps, Boreholes, Laboratory and Field Tests, Geotechnical Monitoring.

  • Geology and Characteristics of Technical Works: Characteristics of artificial excavations, tunnels and underground works, foundations (buildings, bridges, embankments), transportation and hydraulic works.

  • Geohazards and Civil Engineering Works. Seismic risk, landslides, subsidence, flood and volcanic risk.

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe the geological structure and the main geo-materials (soils and rocks) of the Earth's crust.

  • Identify and classifies geological formations and structures on geological maps of technical project sites.

  • Analyze the geotechnical behavior of geological formations under different loading and environmental conditions.

  • Evaluate the contribution of geological parameters to the safety and suitability of foundations for engineering works.

  • Assess geotechnical hazards (e.g., landslides, settlements, liquefaction) and propose appropriate prevention and/or mitigation measures.

  • Prepare basic geological documentation for projects, utilizing field data and laboratory information.