CIV 201 – Geology

CIV 201 – Geology; Weekly hours 2+2, ECTS: 6
The purpose of the course is for students to get acquainted with the geological conditions of the field as well to become acquainted with modern methods and procedures in the research and examination of the pitch. The curriculum includes the following themes: Introduction, General in geology, minerals and rocks. Physical-structural properties of rocks. Geotechnical classifications of rock masses. The rocks like a building material. Methods of engineering-geological research and field trials. Fundamentals of Engineering Geodynamics. Phase research and testing during design, performance and exploitation. Engineering-geological conditions for the performance of Dams, underground structures, roads, bridges, canals and oil pipelines. Methodology of engineering-geological modeling of the terrain. Ships for excavation, drilling and blasting for different types of objects.