Overview
Description
Mechanical behavior of rock; response to load changes; deformation, failure, discontinuity slip; rock testing. Engineering applications: slopes, pillars, tunnels; reinforcement design.
Requirements
Units
Lecture3
Laboratory Studio1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- conceptualize and discuss basic concepts on stress, stress, and strain-strain relationships both in 2D and 3D as applied to rock mechanics in mining.
- utilize the fundamental behavior and characterization of rock mass; and apply standard rock mass classification systems to quantitatively describe rock mass quality.
- design and perform various standard ASTM rock testing procedures in the laboratory; and interpret data and write laboratory reports in a professional format.
- apply basic knowledge of math, science and engineering together with modern engineering practices in excavation design and construction of underground openings.