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ABM007 Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics II 6.0 ECTS credits | |
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TIMEPERIOD: Q II LANGUAGE:Swedish EXAMINER E Nordlund Univ lekt PREREQUISITES Solid mechanics - Two dimensional problems, Basic course in Geology, Basic course in Rock Mechanics COURSE AIM The main objective of the course is to give basic knowledge in theoretical and applied rock mechanics. Special interest is focused on rock monitoring, design and rock reinforcement principles. Computer methods for stress and strain analysis are also introduced and applied to rock mechanics problems. CONTENTS Analytical and numerial design (25%) Deformations and stresses around excavations. Analytical and numerical methods are covered. Failure of underground excavations. Failure mechanisms and failure criteria. Hemispherical projection. Overstressed rock and blast damage. Rock support and reinforcement (34%) Support and reinforcement principles. Ground reaction and support reaction characteristics. Types and action of different support elements. Rock mass characterization and rock reinforcement. Grouting in rock. Instrumentation and monitoring of slopes and underground constructions (9%) Rock mass instrumentation and monitoring. Security regulations. Field work (32%) Rock mechanics applied to practical problems at a Swedish mine. TEACHING The teaching consists of lectures, home assignments, laboratory assignments and a field trip. Laboratory lessons, written tests and the field trip are compulsory. EXAMINATION Written tests, home assignments, laboratory assignments and field assignments. Written examination with graded marks. COURSE GRADE SCALE: U, 3, 4, 5 ITEMS/CREDITS | |
| Required assignment | 3.00ECTS |
| Written exam | 3.00ECTS |
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COURSE LITERATURE Support of Underground Excavations in Hard Rock, E. Hoek, P.K. Kaiser, W.F. Bawden Course compendium. Selected papers from journals. Computer software manuals. Further information: International Office |
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