10760 (v.5) WASM Mine Seismicity 603


 

Area:WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area
Credits:12.5
Contact Hours:25.0
Individual Study:5 x 5 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:Wave propagations in rock and interaction between tunnels and shock waves. Seismicity in mines (natural, induced and simulated), damage mechanisms, design considerations and rock burst phenomena (prevention, control, prediction and triggering).
 
Unit Outcomes: On completion of this unit students will have - Understood wave propagation in rock and interaction between tunnels and shock waves. Understood sources of seismicity in mines (natural, induced and simulated). Analysed damage mechanisms and understood design considerations and rock burst phenomena (prevention, control, prediction and triggering).
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: No prescribed references.
Unit Texts: No prescribed texts.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Over 50% continuous assessment, less than 50% examination. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Kalgoorlie CampusTrimester 1Y  

 

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