303154 (v.3) WASM Mining Geomechanics 331
Area: |
WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area |
Credits: |
25.0 |
Contact Hours: |
5.0 |
| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
Lecture: |
1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Practical: |
1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): |
303146 (v.1) WASM Mechanics of Solids 232 or any previous version AND 303179 (v.1) WASM Structural Geology 317 or any previous version |
Syllabus: |
Provides students with the basic knowledge required to undertake geotechnical investigations. Basics of materials behaviour - stress strain, failure criteria, stress and strain tensors. Basic soil mechanics - phase relationships, soil classification, effective stress, seepage, consolidation, compaction, retaining structures. basic rock mechanics - rock material behaviour, joints, rock mass strength and deformability. Applications of geomechanics to simple mining problems involving soil and rock. |
| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
Field of Education: | 030303 Mining Engineering |
Funding Cluster: | 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying |
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Supplemental *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. | |
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