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2021-2022 SDSM&T Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 SDSM&T Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MEM 304/304L Theoretical and Applied Rock Mechanics/Lab

Credits: (2-1) 3

Principles of rock mechanics and mechanics of materials. Concept of stress, strain and the theory of elasticity. Applications in mining, geological engineering and tunneling. Emphasis on the design of safe structures in rocks. Laboratory experience for determining the basic physical and mechanical properties of rocks.

Prerequisites: EM 214  or EM 216  or equivalent and junior standing.
Corequisites: MEM 304L


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