MNE427
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MNE427 - Geomechanics
Course ID
022705
Course Description
Mechanical behavior of rock and rock masses; lab testing and intact rock failure criteria; rock discontinuities and rock mass classification; modern rock mass characterization tools; rock mass strength criteria; in-situ stress state; induced stresses due to underground excavations; numerical stress and discontinuity characterization software; rock slope stability; engineering applications including highway and mining slopes, tunnels and underground mining, dam foundations, national monuments.
LAB SCHEDULE: Students will be in a Tuesday or Thursday group and will have a lab partner. Each person in the group is required to participate in the preparation and testing of the specimens. Meeting times will include a short lecture concerning the current test.
LAB SCHEDULE: Students will be in a Tuesday or Thursday group and will have a lab partner. Each person in the group is required to participate in the preparation and testing of the specimens. Meeting times will include a short lecture concerning the current test.
Min Units
3
Max Units
4
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed)
Enrollment Requirements
018538
Course Requisites
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
MNE527
Component
Laboratory
Optional Component
Yes
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No