Goal of the course is to provide basic skills to identify and analyse problems related to stability of natural slopes, artificial excavations and landslides. Information will be provided in order to be able to: planning investigations, estimate parameters related to slope stability; identifying failure mechanism and performing stability analysis of natural slopes and landslides; monitoring planning; individuate the most appropriate types of remediation works; organization of stabilization works.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
Overview of geotechnics. strength characteristics of granular and cohesive soils. principle of effective stress. influence of pore pressure in slope stability. lateral earth pressure and retaining structures.
overview of structural geology and geomechanics. quantitative description of discontinuities in rock masses (isrm). stereographic projections. geomechanical classification of rock mass (hoek, barton, bieniawski). geological strength index, gsi.
methods for slope investigation and monitoring. investigation techniques (boreholes, penetrometric tests, geophysics, etc.) and applications in different landslides typologies. laboratory tests. instruments for slope monitoring (inclinometers, piezometers, topography, etc.). examples of investigation planning.
slope stability analysis. soils slopes: overview of limit equilibrium methods (janbu, bishop, etc.). the infinite slope model. rock slope stability analysis: two and three dimensional wedge slide.
stabilization works: types and design criteria. choice of the most appropriate type of intervention. landslide mitigation: reinforcement measures and reduction of risks. retaining structures (walls, pile sheets, etc.). example of a wall stability analysis. drainage works: example of trench drain design. examples of “soil bioengineering” works.
Other books:
Colombo-Colleselli: Elementi di Geotecnica. Zanichelli
Lancellotta (2004). Geotecnica. Zanichelli
International Society for Rock Mechanics: Suggested Methods for the
Quantitative description of discontinuities in Rock Masses
Bromhead E.N: The Stability of Slopes. Blachie and Son ltd R.
Programme
Overview of geomorphology. description and classification of landslides. Examples of landslides and interactions with linear and large infrastructures. Hazard and risk.Overview of geotechnics. strength characteristics of granular and cohesive soils. principle of effective stress. influence of pore pressure in slope stability. lateral earth pressure and retaining structures.
overview of structural geology and geomechanics. quantitative description of discontinuities in rock masses (isrm). stereographic projections. geomechanical classification of rock mass (hoek, barton, bieniawski). geological strength index, gsi.
methods for slope investigation and monitoring. investigation techniques (boreholes, penetrometric tests, geophysics, etc.) and applications in different landslides typologies. laboratory tests. instruments for slope monitoring (inclinometers, piezometers, topography, etc.). examples of investigation planning.
slope stability analysis. soils slopes: overview of limit equilibrium methods (janbu, bishop, etc.). the infinite slope model. rock slope stability analysis: two and three dimensional wedge slide.
stabilization works: types and design criteria. choice of the most appropriate type of intervention. landslide mitigation: reinforcement measures and reduction of risks. retaining structures (walls, pile sheets, etc.). example of a wall stability analysis. drainage works: example of trench drain design. examples of “soil bioengineering” works.
Core Documentation
Manuals and articles providedOther books:
Colombo-Colleselli: Elementi di Geotecnica. Zanichelli
Lancellotta (2004). Geotecnica. Zanichelli
International Society for Rock Mechanics: Suggested Methods for the
Quantitative description of discontinuities in Rock Masses
Bromhead E.N: The Stability of Slopes. Blachie and Son ltd R.
Reference Bibliography
Colombo-Colleselli: Elementi di Geotecnica. Zanichelli Lancellotta (2004). Geotecnica. Zanichelli International Society for Rock Mechanics: Suggested Methods for the Quantitative description of discontinuities in Rock Masses Bromhead E.N: The Stability of Slopes. Blachie and Son ltd R.Type of delivery of the course
Face to face lessons or on-lineAttendance
Microsoft TeamsType of evaluation
Tests and excercises will be submitted during the course. A final test is proposed teacher profile teaching materials
Overview of geotechnics. strength characteristics of granular and cohesive soils. principle of effective stress. influence of pore pressure in slope stability. lateral earth pressure and retaining structures.
overview of structural geology and geomechanics. quantitative description of discontinuities in rock masses (isrm). stereographic projections. geomechanical classification of rock mass (hoek, barton, bieniawski). geological strength index, gsi.
methods for slope investigation and monitoring. investigation techniques (boreholes, penetrometric tests, geophysics, etc.) and applications in different landslides typologies. laboratory tests. instruments for slope monitoring (inclinometers, piezometers, topography, etc.). examples of investigation planning.
slope stability analysis. soils slopes: overview of limit equilibrium methods (janbu, bishop, etc.). the infinite slope model. rock slope stability analysis: two and three dimensional wedge slide.
stabilization works: types and design criteria. choice of the most appropriate type of intervention. landslide mitigation: reinforcement measures and reduction of risks. retaining structures (walls, pile sheets, etc.). example of a wall stability analysis. drainage works: example of trench drain design. examples of “soil bioengineering” works.
Other books:
Colombo-Colleselli: Elementi di Geotecnica. Zanichelli
Lancellotta (2004). Geotecnica. Zanichelli
International Society for Rock Mechanics: Suggested Methods for the
Quantitative description of discontinuities in Rock Masses
Bromhead E.N: The Stability of Slopes. Blachie and Son ltd R.
Programme
Overview of geomorphology. description and classification of landslides. Examples of landslides and interactions with linear and large infrastructures. Hazard and risk.Overview of geotechnics. strength characteristics of granular and cohesive soils. principle of effective stress. influence of pore pressure in slope stability. lateral earth pressure and retaining structures.
overview of structural geology and geomechanics. quantitative description of discontinuities in rock masses (isrm). stereographic projections. geomechanical classification of rock mass (hoek, barton, bieniawski). geological strength index, gsi.
methods for slope investigation and monitoring. investigation techniques (boreholes, penetrometric tests, geophysics, etc.) and applications in different landslides typologies. laboratory tests. instruments for slope monitoring (inclinometers, piezometers, topography, etc.). examples of investigation planning.
slope stability analysis. soils slopes: overview of limit equilibrium methods (janbu, bishop, etc.). the infinite slope model. rock slope stability analysis: two and three dimensional wedge slide.
stabilization works: types and design criteria. choice of the most appropriate type of intervention. landslide mitigation: reinforcement measures and reduction of risks. retaining structures (walls, pile sheets, etc.). example of a wall stability analysis. drainage works: example of trench drain design. examples of “soil bioengineering” works.
Core Documentation
Manuals and articles providedOther books:
Colombo-Colleselli: Elementi di Geotecnica. Zanichelli
Lancellotta (2004). Geotecnica. Zanichelli
International Society for Rock Mechanics: Suggested Methods for the
Quantitative description of discontinuities in Rock Masses
Bromhead E.N: The Stability of Slopes. Blachie and Son ltd R.
Reference Bibliography
Colombo-Colleselli: Elementi di Geotecnica. Zanichelli Lancellotta (2004). Geotecnica. Zanichelli International Society for Rock Mechanics: Suggested Methods for the Quantitative description of discontinuities in Rock Masses Bromhead E.N: The Stability of Slopes. Blachie and Son ltd R.Type of delivery of the course
Face to face lessons or on-lineAttendance
Microsoft TeamsType of evaluation
Tests and excercises will be submitted during the course. A final test is proposed teacher profile teaching materials
Overview of geotechnics. strength characteristics of granular and cohesive soils. principle of effective stress. influence of pore pressure in slope stability. lateral earth pressure and retaining structures.
overview of structural geology and geomechanics. quantitative description of discontinuities in rock masses (isrm). stereographic projections. geomechanical classification of rock mass (hoek, barton, bieniawski). geological strength index, gsi.
methods for slope investigation and monitoring. investigation techniques (boreholes, penetrometric tests, geophysics, etc.) and applications in different landslides typologies. laboratory tests. instruments for slope monitoring (inclinometers, piezometers, topography, etc.). examples of investigation planning.
slope stability analysis. soils slopes: overview of limit equilibrium methods (janbu, bishop, etc.). the infinite slope model. rock slope stability analysis: two and three dimensional wedge slide.
stabilization works: types and design criteria. choice of the most appropriate type of intervention. landslide mitigation: reinforcement measures and reduction of risks. retaining structures (walls, pile sheets, etc.). example of a wall stability analysis. drainage works: example of trench drain design. examples of “soil bioengineering” works.
Other books:
Colombo-Colleselli: Elementi di Geotecnica. Zanichelli
Lancellotta (2004). Geotecnica. Zanichelli
International Society for Rock Mechanics: Suggested Methods for the
Quantitative description of discontinuities in Rock Masses
Bromhead E.N: The Stability of Slopes. Blachie and Son ltd R.
Programme
Overview of geomorphology. description and classification of landslides. Examples of landslides and interactions with linear and large infrastructures. Hazard and risk.Overview of geotechnics. strength characteristics of granular and cohesive soils. principle of effective stress. influence of pore pressure in slope stability. lateral earth pressure and retaining structures.
overview of structural geology and geomechanics. quantitative description of discontinuities in rock masses (isrm). stereographic projections. geomechanical classification of rock mass (hoek, barton, bieniawski). geological strength index, gsi.
methods for slope investigation and monitoring. investigation techniques (boreholes, penetrometric tests, geophysics, etc.) and applications in different landslides typologies. laboratory tests. instruments for slope monitoring (inclinometers, piezometers, topography, etc.). examples of investigation planning.
slope stability analysis. soils slopes: overview of limit equilibrium methods (janbu, bishop, etc.). the infinite slope model. rock slope stability analysis: two and three dimensional wedge slide.
stabilization works: types and design criteria. choice of the most appropriate type of intervention. landslide mitigation: reinforcement measures and reduction of risks. retaining structures (walls, pile sheets, etc.). example of a wall stability analysis. drainage works: example of trench drain design. examples of “soil bioengineering” works.
Core Documentation
Manuals and articles providedOther books:
Colombo-Colleselli: Elementi di Geotecnica. Zanichelli
Lancellotta (2004). Geotecnica. Zanichelli
International Society for Rock Mechanics: Suggested Methods for the
Quantitative description of discontinuities in Rock Masses
Bromhead E.N: The Stability of Slopes. Blachie and Son ltd R.
Reference Bibliography
Colombo-Colleselli: Elementi di Geotecnica. Zanichelli Lancellotta (2004). Geotecnica. Zanichelli International Society for Rock Mechanics: Suggested Methods for the Quantitative description of discontinuities in Rock Masses Bromhead E.N: The Stability of Slopes. Blachie and Son ltd R.Type of delivery of the course
Face to face lessons or on-lineAttendance
Microsoft TeamsType of evaluation
Tests and excercises will be submitted during the course. A final test is proposed teacher profile teaching materials
Overview of geotechnics. strength characteristics of granular and cohesive soils. principle of effective stress. influence of pore pressure in slope stability. lateral earth pressure and retaining structures.
overview of structural geology and geomechanics. quantitative description of discontinuities in rock masses (isrm). stereographic projections. geomechanical classification of rock mass (hoek, barton, bieniawski). geological strength index, gsi.
methods for slope investigation and monitoring. investigation techniques (boreholes, penetrometric tests, geophysics, etc.) and applications in different landslides typologies. laboratory tests. instruments for slope monitoring (inclinometers, piezometers, topography, etc.). examples of investigation planning.
slope stability analysis. soils slopes: overview of limit equilibrium methods (janbu, bishop, etc.). the infinite slope model. rock slope stability analysis: two and three dimensional wedge slide.
stabilization works: types and design criteria. choice of the most appropriate type of intervention. landslide mitigation: reinforcement measures and reduction of risks. retaining structures (walls, pile sheets, etc.). example of a wall stability analysis. drainage works: example of trench drain design. examples of “soil bioengineering” works.
Other books:
Colombo-Colleselli: Elementi di Geotecnica. Zanichelli
Lancellotta (2004). Geotecnica. Zanichelli
International Society for Rock Mechanics: Suggested Methods for the
Quantitative description of discontinuities in Rock Masses
Bromhead E.N: The Stability of Slopes. Blachie and Son ltd R.
Programme
Overview of geomorphology. description and classification of landslides. Examples of landslides and interactions with linear and large infrastructures. Hazard and risk.Overview of geotechnics. strength characteristics of granular and cohesive soils. principle of effective stress. influence of pore pressure in slope stability. lateral earth pressure and retaining structures.
overview of structural geology and geomechanics. quantitative description of discontinuities in rock masses (isrm). stereographic projections. geomechanical classification of rock mass (hoek, barton, bieniawski). geological strength index, gsi.
methods for slope investigation and monitoring. investigation techniques (boreholes, penetrometric tests, geophysics, etc.) and applications in different landslides typologies. laboratory tests. instruments for slope monitoring (inclinometers, piezometers, topography, etc.). examples of investigation planning.
slope stability analysis. soils slopes: overview of limit equilibrium methods (janbu, bishop, etc.). the infinite slope model. rock slope stability analysis: two and three dimensional wedge slide.
stabilization works: types and design criteria. choice of the most appropriate type of intervention. landslide mitigation: reinforcement measures and reduction of risks. retaining structures (walls, pile sheets, etc.). example of a wall stability analysis. drainage works: example of trench drain design. examples of “soil bioengineering” works.
Core Documentation
Manuals and articles providedOther books:
Colombo-Colleselli: Elementi di Geotecnica. Zanichelli
Lancellotta (2004). Geotecnica. Zanichelli
International Society for Rock Mechanics: Suggested Methods for the
Quantitative description of discontinuities in Rock Masses
Bromhead E.N: The Stability of Slopes. Blachie and Son ltd R.
Reference Bibliography
Colombo-Colleselli: Elementi di Geotecnica. Zanichelli Lancellotta (2004). Geotecnica. Zanichelli International Society for Rock Mechanics: Suggested Methods for the Quantitative description of discontinuities in Rock Masses Bromhead E.N: The Stability of Slopes. Blachie and Son ltd R.Type of delivery of the course
Face to face lessons or on-lineAttendance
Microsoft TeamsType of evaluation
Tests and excercises will be submitted during the course. A final test is proposed