Course Information

Course Code:
Course Number:
Code Course Name Language Type
MAD 351E Rock Mechanics English Compulsory
Local Credits ECTS Theoretical Tutorial Laboratory
2.5 4.5 2 0 1
Course Prerequisites and Class Restriction
Prerequisites MAD 243 MIN DD
or MAD 243E MIN DD
Class Restriction None
Course Description
Introduction to rock mechanics. Stress and strain. Stress and strain transformations, In-situ stress determination methods. Rock physical properties. Rock mechanical properties. Stereographic projections. Testing of rocks in laboratory environment and evaluation of design parameters. Rock classification methods. Stress analysis around underground openings and design criteria. Ground stress analysis around room & pillar and longwall mine openings. Subsidence over tunnels and underground mines. Slope stability analysis in open pit mines. Rock bursts. Numerical evaluation methods in rock mechanics. Up to date design software and practical examples in computer laboratories. Excel spreadsheet evaluations.