Teaching Methodologies
In classes, the expository and inquisitive method is used to explain theoretical subjects and there will be individual and group resolution of
case studies.
Students must carry out research work with a report and oral presentation, which can be carried out in groups. Students are monitored by
clarifying doubts, resolving case studies and guiding research work. Study visits will be carried out whenever possible. In classes of a more
laboratory nature, they watch demonstrations of tests used to characterize the situations in question, and carry out, present and publicly
defend research work.
Learning Results
At the end of the semester, students should be able to:
? Recommend techniques for improving soils and strengthening foundations;
? Differentiate the technologies associated with the previous recommendations.
In terms of transversal skills, students are expected to be able to:
? Implement knowledge.
? Justify decision making.
? Develop the ability to work independently and in a team, as well as communication skills
The specific skills to be obtained in this course are:
? explain processes for improving and strengthening soils and foundations;
? recognize and diagnose natural or construction geotechnical pathologies, at the level of land and foundations;
? point out solutions to prevent or repair such pathologies;
? plan and supervise geotechnical works
Program
? Reinforcement and improvement of soil
? Improvement techniques. Densification, compaction and consolidation. Sand or gravel columns. Injections. Controlled explosions and
other techniques. Reinforcement techniques. Biotechnical inclusions. Fibers. Geosynthetics. Anchors. Lime, cement and vibrated concrete
columns.
? Reinforced earth structures
? Armed earth. Nailed Soil. Walls and slopes reinforced with geosynthetics.
? Geosynthetics
? Types of geosynthetics. Functions and characteristics. Basic properties.
? Constructive elements
? Anchoring and nailing. Applications. Construction technology. Reception tests. Micropiles. Materials. Construction technology. Connection
to the structure.
? Pathologies and rehabilitation of foundations
? Shallow and deep foundations. Main causes of accidents and their classification. Structural behaviour of the soil and foundations to be
rehabilitated. Diagnosis of pathologies. Rehabilitation technologies.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
• Waldemar H. Falconi, F. F., Saes. J. L., Frota, R. G. Q., Carvalho, C. S., Niyama, S. (1998). Fundações, Teoria e Prática. ABMS/ABEF
Editora Pini Lda (cota biblioteca: 7-8-100).
Coduto, D. (2001). Foundation Design, Principles and practices. Prentice Hall (cota biblioteca 7-8-107)
• Coelho, S. (1996). Tecnologia de Fundações. Edições E. P. G. E. (cota biblioteca: 7-8-116)
• Day, R. W. (1999). Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering. McGraw Hill (cota biblioteca: 7-8-152)
• Koerner, R. M. (1999). Designing with geosynthetics. Prentice Hall. (cota biblioteca: 7-8-103)
• Matos Fernandes, M. (2006). Mecânica dos Solos – Conceitos e Princípios Fundamentais. FEUP Edições (cota biblioteca 7-8-159)
• Matos Fernandes, M. (2011). Mecânica dos Solos – Introdução à Engenharia Geotécnica. FEUP Edições (cota biblioteca7-8-161)
• Moreira, C. (2008) Compactação. Elementos pedagógicos da unidade curricular.
• Ordem dos Engenheiros (2020). Recomendações na Área da Geotecnia