MNE417L

040055

The recent failure of several tailing dams has led to an increasing need to understand the mechanical properties of tailings materials. This course will cover standard procedures used to test the mechanical properties of tailings materials, including: Moisture content, Specific gravity, Liquid and plastic limit, Particle size analysis by mechanical sieve, One dimensional consolidation test, Small Scale Direct Shear, Large Scale Direct Shear, Standard Proctor test, Sand cone test, Unconfined compressive strength and UU Triaxial test. Meeting times will include a lecture of 30 to 45 minutes to explain testing concepts and procedures.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

017577

MNE517L