Faculty of Science

Objectives

This course examines current practices in engineering geology and highlights areas of interest for further research.

Contents

Construction in engineering geology: the engineering geology of aggregates, roads, foundations, dams, reservoirs and underground excavations. The geotechnical processes for groundwater control, grouting, mechanical support, consolidation, soil improvement; contractual consequences and legal implications of practical engineering geology. Case studies and visit to construction sites in Cameroon. Rock masses, stress and strain in rocks, deformability, strength and failure of intact rocks; index tests, classification schemes, interaction matrices and ground responses curves.