Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

301286 (v.2) WASM Rock Slope Engineering 603


Area:

WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

25.0
 
** 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:

5 x 5 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

Introduction to the basic mechanics of slope failure. Defect and rock mass shear strength. Groundwater effects. Slope failure mechanisms and their analysis. Pit slope design. Slope formation techniques. Slope monitoring techniques and interpretation. Western Australian regulatory framework.
 
** 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*:

Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

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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