Dept. of Civil and Mining Engineering
ABM009 Rock Mechanics in Underground Construction 6.0 ECTS credits
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General information about studying at Luleå University
TIMEPERIOD: Q III
LANGUAGE: English/Swedish
EXAMINER
B Stillborg Prof
PREREQUISITES
Basic courses in Rock Mechanics
COURSE AIM
The course will give the student enhanced knowledge in rock mechanics focusing on planning, design and monitoring of underground structures in rock for civil engineering and mining applications. In particular emphasis is put on the understanding of the interaction between natural and artificial support members and how natural support members such as pillars and walls are designed.
CONTENTS
- Basic rock mechanics (rep)
- Numerical methods in rock mechanics analysis
- Roofs
- Walls
- Pillars
- Floor
- Fill
- Project task
TEACHING
Teaching is conducted in the form of lectures, training in class, home tasks, and one large project task. Real problems are considered, discussed and analyzed. A great part of the training is based on the use of computers. The participation in the project task and the submission of the home tasks are compulsory.
EXAMINATION
Written examinition with grades marks. Completed and approved project and home work tasks.
COURSE GRADE SCALE:
ITEMS AND CREDITS
Required assignment 2.2 ECTS
Written exam 3.7 ECTS
COURSE LITERATURE
Hoek E., Kaiser P.K., Bawden W.F. Support of Underground Excavations i Hard Rock, A.A. Balkema, 1995. Copies of recent scientific articles as well as manuals on computer programs.
REMARKS
Last modified 97-03-05
Further information: Bengt Stillborg
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