MEM 425 Advanced Rock Mechanics

Credits: 3

A discussion of advanced topics in static and dynamic rock mechanics: elasticity theory, failure theories, and fracture mechanics applied to rock, stress wave propagation, and dynamic elastic constants, rock mass classification methods for support design. Discussions will include advanced analytical, numerical modeling and empirical design methods and probabilistic and deterministic approaches to rock engineering designs. Presented will be excavation design examples for shafts, tunnels, large chambers and mine pillars in coal and metal mines. Also discussed will be seismic loading of structures in rock and the phenomenon of rock burst and its alleviation.

Prerequisites: MEM 304
Notes: This course is cross-listed with MEM 525.

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