MEM 420/520 Advanced Tunneling and Underground Excavation

Credits: (3-0) 3

The course will discuss advanced topics in tunnel excavation and design. These topics will include laboratory and in situ rock characterization and classification. Also to be discussed are mechanical, convention, and cut and cover methods of excavation and tunnel layout in hard and soft rock. Presentations will address equipment selection and prediction of performance expected of the equipment; and initial ground support and design of permanent lining. Also discussed will be tunnel safety, instrumentation and monitoring, and tunnel risk analysis.

Prerequisites: MEM 304/304L or permission of instructor or graduate standing.
Notes: Students enrolled in MEM 520 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in MEM 420.

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