italian version

Aims :

The students have to be able to interpret geomorphological phenomena, to eliminate geomorphological instabilities, to foresee the geomorphological effects of antropical works.

Topics :

Geomorphological phenomena. Weathering and erosion of the slopes. Action of the atmosphere. Action of the meteoric waters. Stabilization of the slopes. Causes and classification of the landslides. Study and stabilization of the landslides. Catchment basin and hydrographic system. Action of the river, fluvial morphology and instabilities in the river beds. Anthropical works in the river beds and their geomorphological effects. Action of the sea and coast morphology. Anthropical works on the coast and their geomorphological effects. Geomorphological action of man.

Textbooks :

Lecture notes.
M. BENEDINI, G. GISOTTI: “Il dissesto idrogeologico”, Carocci Editore.
F. IPPOLITO ed altri: “Geologia Tecnica”, ISEDI.
M. PANIZZA: “Geomorfologia Applicata”, NIS.
L. SCESI, M. PAPINI, P. GATTINONI: “Geologia applicata”,Vol. 2°, Casa Ed.Ambrosiana.
A. VALLARIO: “Frane e territorio”, Ed. Liguori.

Exam :

Oral and practical test.

Tutorial session:

Monday-friday from 9 till 12, on appointment.