Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Marine Geodynamics (250573) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Contents

Description and classification of soils Total and effective stress Water and heat flow. Permeability. Consolidation Shear strength. Failure. Shear strength (problems) Permeability and flow (laboratory)

Dedication

9h Large group + 4h Medium group + 3h Laboratory classes + 22h 24m Self Study
Total: 38h 24m

Geotechnical survey and sampling Geophysical techniques Case study of geotechnical survey Laboratory tests

Dedication

4h Large group + 2h Medium group + 2h Laboratory classes + 11h 12m Self Study
Total: 19h 12m

Mechanisms of marine geomorphological evolution Coastal features Abyssal plains and trenches Cannons Volcanic islands and seamounts Sedimentary basins

Dedication

14h Large group + 2h Medium group + 22h 24m Self Study
Total: 38h 24m

Danger and risk Submarine landslides Submarine landslides (exercises) Volcanism and volcanic risk Seismicity Tsunami Gas emissions

Dedication

18h Large group + 2h Medium group + 28h Self Study
Total: 48h