Geophysical methods in hydrogeology and engineering geology 1300-OEMH401
The lecture is designed to acquaint a student with:
- recommendations for use of geophysical methods listed in regulations of Minister, instructions, methodologies and documentation rules for the preparation of hydrogeological and engineering geology
- discussion of spontaneous potential method, presentation of the method used in geology, hydrogeology and engineering geology
- groundwater exploration and determination of water resources.
- discussion of the stages of exploration and recognition of groundwater resources using the geophysical methods.
- discussion of the GPR method in terms of its application in hydrology and engineering geology, presentation of examples.
characteristics of geophysical methods application in engineering geology researches
- geophysical research in determination of engineering geology conditions of mining areas and after mining exploitation
The classes are taking place in the computer laboratory. Students work independently. Students have to make practical tasks in the range of:
- vertical electrical sounding method
- electrical tomography method
- seismic method
Practical tasks consist of the processing of geophysical data obtained from field measurements, making their interpretation and elaboration.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
After completing the course (lectures and exercises) a student:
- processes the data from vertical electrical sounding method
- processes the data from GPR method
- processes the data from seismic refraction method
- interprets the results from mentioned geophysical measurements
- elaborates the results from mentioned geophysical measurements
- determines the presence of groundwater
- recognizes the geological structure using geophysical methods
- organizes geophysical research related to the exploration of groundwater,
- organizes geophysical research related to the characteristics of engineering geology conditions
- calculates the elastic parameters of soils.
Assessment criteria
A student receives from the course (lecture + exercises) one assessment.
Requirements:
- knowledge of the material presented in the lectures,
- practical knowledge gained during the exercises.
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