Curtin University of Technology

 
 
 Home
 
 Courses
Business
Engineering & Science
Health Sciences
Humanities
Resources & Environment
Vice Chancellory
Curtin Sarawak
 
 Unit List
 

304967 (v.1) WASM Underground Rock Mechanics 531



 

Area:WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area
Contact Hours:5.0
Credits:25.0
Lecture:1 x 4 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Factors controlling excavation behaviour. Rock mass characterisation and classification. Strength of rock and rock masses. In-situ and induced stress and failure criteria. Stability of underground excavations. Pillar design. Support and reinforcement. Development and production blasting. Geotechnical instrumentation. Minefill. Numerical modelling of mining sequences. Mine seismicity. Ground subsidence due to underground workings.

 
Click here for a printable version of this page

 

 

Curtin University of Technology

To report errors on this website please e-mail:online@curtin.edu.au
Copyright and Disclaimer
Current as of: February 20, 2003     5:01:33
CRICOS provider code 00301J