GEO 5150/6150 - GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
- Instructor: Aurelian C. Trandafir, Assistant Professor (FASB 449), Tel.: +1-801-585-0491, E-mail: a.trandafir@utah.edu
- Department: Geology and Geophysics, Univ. of Utah
- Prerequisites: CVEEN 2140 or MGEN 5150, CVEEN 2110, CVEEN 3310, GEO 3075.
- Course objectives: The course is to be taken by senior undergraduate students in the Geological Engineering Program, but is also open to undergraduate and graduate students from other departments with equivalent qualifications pursuing a career in geo-engineering. Students will employ conventional analytical procedures and geo-engineering software to solve various design applications in geological engineering, e.g., design of stabilization measures for landslide control, embankment stability and deformability on soft ground, design of earth retaining systems for excavations, etc.
- Topics covered: problem specification; drawing in a CAD environment; modeling; boundary conditions; computations; computer-aided contouring and graphing results; principles of limit equilibrium analysis and concept of safety factor; introduction in finite element method for stress and deformation analysis of earth structures, review of design issues associated with slope stability, earth pressures, consolidation, ground settlement, and ground improvement techniques.
- Outcomes: The course will provide the students with
- an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
- an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for geoengineering practice.
- an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
- an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- an understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
- Textbooks: There is no particular text book required for this course. Reference material for each design problem will be made available by the instructor at the beginning of each project. Any geotechnical engineering text book that the student has access to will be helpful for revisiting the basic concepts involved in various design applications.
- Lectures: Monday 9:40 AM – 11:35 AM; Room – WEB 1460.
- Labs: Thursday 9:10 AM -12:05 PM; Room – WBB 711.
- Note: Straightedge, compass, eraser, pencil, and hand calculator will be necessary for the activities in the classroom.
- Office hours: Friday 10.00 AM. - 12.00 PM or by appointment.
- Exams: A written test will be given at the end of each design application consisting of questions and exercises on topics covered during lectures and labs. There is no final exam for this course.
- Course Grading: Working projects - 70%, Written tests - 30%. The contribution of each student to the team effort on the final Power Point presentation of the working projects will be rated by the team members and will significantly contribute towards the final grade.
- Additional coursework for GEO6150 students: In addition to the course activities required for GEO 5150, the GEO 6150 students will have to derive the mathematical equations that will be used in the design of various landslide stabilization measures and verify the design solution using the geo-engineering software introduced in this class. Also, they will have to perform a literature search and present a paper addressing the design methodology for a specific geological engineering problem of their choice.
The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in the class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the Center for Disability Services, 162 Union Building, 581-5020 (V/TDD). CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations.
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