GEOE 593 : Site Investigation

Department

Department of Geological Engineering

Academic Program

Bachelor in Bachelor of Geological Engineering

Type

Elective

Credits

03

Prerequisite

GEOE 360

Overview

This course provides students with knowledge of the basic principles of geotechnical site investigation, to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the geotechnical site characterization process, including desk study, observation methods, conventional drilling and sampling, techniques, and a wide range of geotechnical and geophysical test methods.

The student develops an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of these tools, and is able to analyze, post-process and interpret data and Meaningful description of subsurface terrestrial material at a variety of locations. Students should be able to plan an investigation below the surface.

Intended learning outcomes

Outcomes of the course:

1. Work efficiently in problem-solving teams.

2. Conducting a comprehensive desk study as a first step in the subsurface exploration program.

3. Based on the result of the desk study, plan a focused reconnaissance and visual inspection of the site for collection

Required information leading to initial decision and detailed subsurface investigations.

4. Develop a complete subsurface exploration program including the number and depth of wells for a variety of sites Understanding the effectiveness and limitations of various sites investigation tools.

6. Determine the geotechnical and geophysical exploration tools at the site and the appropriate methods for the site.

7. Based on the type of ground material, select the most suitable soil and rock sampler.

8. Based on the subsurface exploration of the site, develop a comprehensive site-specific profile to support the foundation analysis and

design.

9. Writing a high quality, clear and concise geotechnical report.

Methods of assessments

Evaluation	Method	Time	Weight	%	Date / week	Remarks
1	1st written Exam	1:30 hr	25	25	6
2	2nd written Exam	1:30 hr	25	25	8
3	Final Exam	2 hr	50	50	14
Total			100 Deg.	100 %

المصادر والمراجع الأساسية للمقرر

عنوان المرجع الناشر النسخة المؤلف مكان تواجدها الكتب الدراسية Geotechnical Investigation Methods A Field Guide for Geotechnical Engineers Hunt, Roy E. Geotechnical Engineering (Civil Engineering Series) Gulhati Mc Graw Hill Indi

Physical Geology (GEOE 110)
Structural Geology (GEOE 220)
Mineralogy and Petrology (GEOE 230)
Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (GEOE 240)
Fluid Mechanics (GEOE 315)
Geochemistry (GEOE 353)
Geoengineering I (GEOE 470)
Well Logging I (GEOE 361)
Prop. Of Construction Materials (GEOE 364)
Economic Geology (GEOE 363)
X-Ray (GEOE 362)
Soil Mechanics (GEOE 360)
Geomorphology (GEOE 354)
Computer Application (GEOE 475)
Ground Water Flow (GEOE 473)
Industrial Rocks and minerals (GEOE 575)
Clay Minerals (GEOE 577)
Exploration Methods (GEOE 579)
Mining Geo-Engineering (GEOE 584)
Ore Evaluation (GEOE 585)
Well Logging II (GEOE 586)
Principles of Groundwater Modeling (GEOE 589)
Water Well Design and Maintenance (GEOE 590)
Slope Stability (GEOE 592)
Site Investigation (GEOE 593)
Petrophysics (GEOE 595)
Basin Analysis (GEOE 596)