Rock Mechanics and Tunnels

General

• Code: ΓΕΩ006
• Semester: 7th
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Course type: Specialization
• Teaching and exams language: Ελληνικά
• Teaching Methods (Hours/Week): Διαλέξεις και Ασκήσεις (4)
• ECTS Units: 5
• Exams Schedule:
  • 18/06/2026, 12:00 - 14:00:

Course Contents

Design and analysis of tunnels and underground structures in a preliminary level. Excavation and
support of underground structures and structural configuration based on the current code
requirements.
Contents of the theory lectures and application exercises:
• Introduction to the subject of underground structures and their importance- Type of tunnels and
different construction methods
• Geological and geotechnical parameters that are related to the underground structures
• Physical characteristics, mechanical behavior and failure criteria of the intact rock and rockmass.
• Mechanical behavior of rock and soil formations in relation to the construction of underground
structures- pertinent laboratory tests to define critical characteristics
• Study and design of tunnels (distribution of stresses and deformations, excavation of tunnels,
ΝΑΤΜ and ΤΒΜ methods, support of tunnel walls, waterproofing of tunnels, etc.). Presentation of
numerical methods.
• Monitoring of the behavior of underground structures
• Specific construction subjects

Educational Goals

The aim of the course is the student to be able to realize and assess the basic characteristics of
geological (rock) and soil formations in relation to the design and construction of tunnels and
underground structures.
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• to recognize, understand and assess the basic parameters of rock and soil formations and evaluate
the parameters of their mechanical behavior
• to distinguish and select among the different approaches regarding the design and construction
methods of underground structures.
• to assess and evaluate the level of safety due to the various risks of failure of a tunnel

General Skills

The course contributes to the acquirement of the following capabilities:
• Search, analysis and synthesis of information and data using the appropriate technology
• Decision making
• Student individual project
• Design of structures
• Respect of the physical environment

Teaching Methods

Face to face.

Use of ICT means

Παρουσίαση διαλέξεων με χρήση Η/Υ και προβολέα δια ζώσης ή με τηλεδιάσκεψη εξ αποστάσεως εφόσον απαιτηθεί.

Υποστήριξη μαθησιακής διαδικασίας μέσω elearning και ηλεκτρονικής επικοινωνίας με τους φοιτητές (online ανακοινώσεις και σχόλια, email, ανακοινώσεις στην ιστοσελίδα του Τμήματος κτλ). Δυνατότητα υποστήριξης φοιτητών με χρήση προγραμμάτων τηλεδιάσκεψης.

Teaching Organization

Students Evaluation

Final written exam that comprises:
•Theoretical questions of knowledge and critical thinking
• Solving of problems-exercises
Delivering of an individual project that comprises:

• Processing and solving of subjects pertinent to the study of
underground structures-tunnels
• Examination of the basic concepts of the subject

Recommended Bibliography

• Μαραγκός Δ. (2000), “Τεχνικά Έργα Υποδομής (2η έκδοση)”, Εκδόσεις Νικόλαος Μαραγκός,
  ISBN: 960-7834-00-3
• Κωστόπουλος Σ. (2014), ” Σήραγγες. Κατασκευαστική Τεχνική, Υπολογιστική Διερεύνηση,
  Συμβασιακά Θέματα”, Εκδόσεις Ίων, ISBN: 978-960-508-115-7
• Αγιουτάντης Γ.Ζ. (2019), ” Στοιχεία Γεωμηχανικής. Μηχανική Πετρωμάτων”, Εκδόσεις Ίων,
  ISBN: 978-960-508-302-1
• • [in Greek] Μαραγκός Δ. (2000), “Τεχνικά Έργα Υποδομής (2η έκδοση)”, Εκδόσεις Νικόλαος Μαραγκός,
  ISBN: 960-7834-00-3
  • [in Greek] Κωστόπουλος Σ. (2014), ” Σήραγγες. Κατασκευαστική Τεχνική, Υπολογιστική Διερεύνηση,
  Συμβασιακά Θέματα”, Εκδόσεις Ίων, ISBN: 978-960-508-115-7
  • [in Greek] Αγιουτάντης Γ.Ζ. (2019), ” Στοιχεία Γεωμηχανικής. Μηχανική Πετρωμάτων”, Εκδόσεις Ίων,
  ISBN: 978-960-508-302-1