IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) GEOTECHNICS Code 22204116
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (2010)
Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
4 Compulsory Third
Language
Català
Department Predepartment Architecture Unit
Coordinator
ROSET PIÑOL, JOAQUIM ENRIC
MARIN SELLARES, LAIA
E-mail laia.marin@urv.cat
joaquimenric.roset@urv.cat
Lecturers
MARIN SELLARES, LAIA
ROSET PIÑOL, JOAQUIM ENRIC
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General description and relevant information Anàlisi dels conceptes bàsics i generals de la geotècnia i repercussions en els diferents tipus de terrenys existents. Anàlisi de l'aigua al terreny i funcionament. Avaluació de riscos geològics i patologies del terreny. Anàlisi de fonamentacions i estructures de contenció i avaluació d'empentes del terreny i pressions màximes admissibles. Avaluació i estudi de l'estudi geotècnic

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A18 Ability to conceive, calculate, design and integrate foundation solutions into buildings and urban developments.
 A31 Adequate knowledge of solid, continuous media and soil mechanics.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B1 Learning to learn
 B2 Resoldre problemes complexos de forma efectiva en el camp de l'Arquitectura.
 B3 Critical, logical and creative thinking, and an ability to innovate
 B4 Autonomy, responsibility and initiative
 B6 Clear and effective communication of information, ideas, problems and solutions in public or a specific technical field
 B7 Sensitivity to environmental issues
 B8 Management of complex technical or professional projects
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C2 Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies
 C3 Be able to manage information and knowledge
 C4 Be able to express themselves correctly both orally and in writing in one of the two official languages of the URV

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A18 Design of buildings and urban settlements, including design and calculation of interior distribution systems, carpentry, stairs and other finishing jobs; systems for closing off, covering and other masonry, and foundations.
 A31 Understanding of construction pathologies, construction methods and techniques for conserving, restoring and renovation of civil work, foundations, structures and other structural and finishing work.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1 Adapt the learning objectives put forward by the teaching staff.
 B2 Transfer classroom exercises and the cases they have studied to real situations in other environments.
 B3 Analyze the risks and benefits of innovation.
 B4 Use data to take correct decisions.
 B6 Structure their presentations and comply with any requirements should there be any.
 B7 Understand the tools and the processes for applying criteria of sustainability to design and evaluate solutions.
 B8 Identify possible risks inherent to projects
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C2 Understand the operating system as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool.
 C3 Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values.
 C4 Produce written texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
- INTRODUCTION TO GEOTHECNIA Analysis of the beginnings of geotechnics and examples
- SOIL MECHANICS Geotechnical characterization of the different types of existing soils
- ROCK MECHANICS Geotechnical characterization of the different types of rocks
- THE WATER TO THE LAND Operation of the water in the subsoil and general characteristics. Hydrogeology
- RESEARCH INTO SITU AND LABORATORY ASSAYS Analysis of the different types of existing research. General characteristics
- GEOLOGY AND GEOTHECNIA Relationship between geology and geotechnics. Geology and geotechnics in the Camp de Tarragona and Terres de l'Ebre
- GEOLOGICAL RISKS AND LAND PATHOLOGIES Analysis of the different existing geological risks and associated pathologies of the land. Application examples.
- FOUNDATIONS Analysis of the typology of the foundations according to the geotechnical characteristics of the terrain. Application examples.
- LAND SUPPORT, CONTAINER STRUCTURES AND SLOPES Land scaling analysis and evaluation. Characterization of slopes. Application examples..
- GEOTECHNICAL STUDY Definition and construction of a geotechnical study. Examples in the Camp de Tarragona and Terres de l'Ebre

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
A18
A31
B1
2 1 3
Lecture
B2
B3
30 40 70
Personal attention
B2
B3
2 1 3
 
Practical tests
A31
B4
C3
2 10 12
Multiple-choice objective tests
A31
B4
C3
2 10 12
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activities aimed at taking contact and collecting information about students and presenting the subject.
Lecture Sessions to explain and understand the different themes proposed throughout the course
Personal attention Personalized attention to the student in order to be able to conceive the exposed topics and proposed practical examples

Personalized attention
Description
Personalized attention to the student in order to consolidate the teaching-learning of the concepts of the master sessions as well as others related to the subject directly or indirectly. Visits arranged with the teachers

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Practical tests
A31
B4
C3
Geotechnical evaluation exercises 50 %
Multiple-choice objective tests
A31
B4
C3
Resolution geotechnical issues and specific problems 50 %
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

The evaluation of the subject will be done in the following way:

- Test type test with a practical problem to be solved at the end of the syllabus

-Two mandatory practical exercises throughout the course: 1st geotechnical assessment of an area (20%); 2nd resolution problem with geotechnical reasoning (30%)

Maximum delivery time: two weeks after your proposal.

Assessment of the subject:

50% partial tests and 50% problems to be solved during the course

Second call: in the case of not passing the continuous assessment course, a second call will be followed where the assessment will be carried out with the same course formula. In the case of not carrying out the practical exercises during the course, they will be proposed as supplementary or replacement to be resolved with a maximum period of 10 days


Sources of information

Basic Roset Piñol, Joaquim, Apunts de Geotècnia, 2016-2017, Moodle assignatura
González de Vallejo, Luis I., Ingenieria Geológica, 2002,
Braja M. Das, Principios de Ingeniería de Cimentaciones, 2006, Ed Thomson
González Caballero, Matilde, El Terreno, 2001, Ed. UPC
Varios autores ETSA Univ Navarra, Manual de Edificación. Mecánica de los terrenos y los cimientos, 2003, Ed. Dossat
Mañá Reixach, Fructuós, Patologies dels fonaments en l'edificació, 2008, Ed. UPC
J. A. Jiménez Salas, Geotecnia y Cimientos I, II y III, 1975, Ed. Rueda
Bielza Feliú, Ana, Manual de técnicas de Mejora del Terreno, 1999,
Ereas, Carlos, Ejercicios de Geotécnia y Cimientos, 1995, Ed. CICCP
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Anguita Virella, F., Procesos geológicos externos y geología ambiental, 1991, Ed. Rueda
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Olivella, S.; Suriol, J.; Josa, A.; Navarro, V., Mecánica de Suelos. Problemas resueltos, 1997, Ed. UPC
Olios Martinez, Pedro J., Cimentaciones Superficiales. Diseño de zapatas, 2007, Ed. UVA
Couto, A,; López, M.J., Cimentaciones Superficiales y Estructuras de Contención. Teoria y ejercicios resueltos, 2003, Ed. Tórculo
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Torrijo Echarri, Fco Javier; Cortés Gimeno, Rafael, Cálculo geotécnico de cimentaciones, 2012, Editorial Académica Española

Complementary Torrijo, Fco Javier , Los suelos y las rocas en Ing. Geológica, 2007, Ed. UPV
Custodio, E., Hidrología Subterrána I i II, 2001, Ed. Omega
Sanz, Eugenio, Hidráulica Subterránea, 2013, Ed. Garceta
Valiente Ochoa, E.; , Manual del Ingeniero de edificación: guía para la inspección edílica, 2011, Ed. UPV
Serrano Alcudia, Fco, Patologia de la Edificación. El lenguaje de las grietas, 2005, Fundación Escuela de la Edificación
Cuanalo Campos, Oscar Andrés; Oliva González, Aldo Onel, Inestabilidad de laderas. Deslizamientos y factores desencadenantes, 2011, Editorial Académica Española
Cuanalo Campos, Oscar Andrés; Oliva González, Aldo Onel, Inestabilidad de laderas. Análisis geotécnico y evaluación de riesgos, 2012, Editorial Académica Española
Cuanalo Campos, Oscar Andrés; Oliva González, Aldo Onel; Gallardo Amaya, Romel, Inestabilidad de laderas. Procesos constructivos de estabilización, 2012, Editorial Académica Española
Logeais, Louis, Patología de las cimentaciones, 1984, Editorial Gustavo Gili, S.A.
Other sources of information with electronic resource will be provided throughout the course

Altres fonts d'informació amb recurs electrònic es facilitaran al llarg de l'assignatura

Recommendations

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
STRUCTURES IV/22204121

 
Other comments
It is recommended to have concepts on foundations, structures and construction processes in order to successfully consolidate the subject
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