HYDROGEOLOGICAL RISK

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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General Module

Course Sheet

Course code:

AI768

Academic Year of enrolment:

2022

Year of supply:

2023/2024

Type of Course:

Related/Supplementary

Degree:

Course of 2nd Cycle Degree in BUILDING ENGINEERING

Disciplinary Sector:

Applied Geology

Is part of:

INTEGRATED COURSE IN HYDROGEOLICAL RISK AND HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES

Location:

PESCARA

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

VESSIA Giovanna

Cycle:

Second semester

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Prerequisites:

The student should have acquired the following knowledge:
- soil and rock mechanics
- hydraulics

Objectives

The aim of this module is to teach:
- the concepts of Natural hazard and risk
- the methods to evaluate the landslide hazard
- the methods to assess slope stability
- the criteria by law to place a dam in Italian territory
- the concept of aquifer and its exploitation for drinkable water

Contents

- Introduction to risk, hazard and vulnerability concepts
- slope stability analysis
- landslide hazard and risk
- engineering geological issues in placing dams in Italy
- introduction to acquifers and their exploitation for drinking water

Extended Syllabus

Hazard and Risk concepts and methods to assess Natural hazards and risks related to landslides.
Mitigation of landslide risk.
Case study from hydrogeological disasters from Italian History.
Hints of urban planning tools for Natural hazard management.
Numerical methods for slope stability assessment.
Statistical methods applied to landslide hazard assessment.
Natural risks related to the dam location and construction. Dam code in Italy.
Aquifer
Principals of hydraulic circulation. Characterization of aquifers for drinking water exploitation.

Recommended Bibliography

Hands-out, slides and the following book:
L. I. Gonzalez de Vallejo, M. Ferrer (2011). Geological Engineering. Taylor and Francis Group, London.

Teaching Methods

The module consists of theoretical and practical lessons.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

The final exam consists of a written test and an oral one.

Contacts/More Information

Tutorials and office hours will be developed on line, under request.

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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