MNE527
Download as PDF
MNE527 - Geomechanics
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. Graduate-level requirements include either a research project or a research paper and a presentation, at the discretion of the instructor.
LAB SCHEDULE: You 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: You 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
Graduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed)
Course Requisites
Knowledge of statics and mechanics of materials or consent of instructor.
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
MNE427
Component
Laboratory
Optional Component
Yes
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No
Typically Offered Main Campus
Fall
Typically Offered Online Campus
Fall