Course Information

Course Code:
Course Number:
Code Course Name Language Type
MAD 322 Design of Supports in Mines ve Tummels Turkish Compulsory
Local Credits ECTS Theoretical Tutorial Laboratory
2.5 4 2 1 0
Course Prerequisites and Class Restriction
Prerequisites MAD 243 MIN DD
or MAD 243E MIN DD
Class Restriction None
Course Description
Fundamental principles in design of support systems. Determination of loads having influence upon support and reinforcement systems. Properties of wooden material and design principles. Wooden longwall and face support systems. Properties of steel material and design principles. Steel longwall and gallery supports (rigid steel arches, hydraulic supports, powered supports) and design principles. Rock bolts and design principles. Concrete and shotcrete support design and dimensioning. Stowing methods and design principles. Support applications in metro and tunnels. Support selection and design according to rock classification systems. In computer laboratory, excel spreadsheet evaluations and up to date software applications used in designing of support systems for tunnels and underground mines.