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MINE 449

Numerical Modelling in Geomechanics

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Standard

Overview

Description

Principles of Geomechanics and numerical models are used in the design of mining or civil excavations, such as: large underground stopes, rock slopes, tunnels, shafts, measuring ground subsidence, and other surface or underground excavations. The course benefits students across diverse fields, such as mining, civil, and geological engineering.

Requirements

Prerequisites

CEE 372
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Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): CEE 372.

Units

Lecture3

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Offered: Every Spring

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Learning Outcomes

  • describe how the following impact tunnel design: Terzaghi’s rock load theory, strength of discontinuities, tunneling hazards, tunneling machines, tunneling in swelling rocks.
  • describe how the following impact shaft design: Self-supporting shaft, support pressures on the wall of shaft, design of support system, surge shaft, shaft excavation.
  • describe ground subsidence considerations: Characterization of ground movements, chimney cave, caving rock, support near caving ground, ground movements monitoring.
  • perform design and analysis using numerical modeling methodologies and tools.