10750 (v.6) Rockmass Characterisation 601
| Area: | Department of Mining Engineering |
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| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.5 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Block Teaching: | 1 x 5 Days Once-only |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | Geological discontinuities and intact rock. In situ stress measurements. Measurement of discontinuity characteristics from core logging and rock exposures. Data analysis, interpretation and definition of structural domains for design. In situ block size distributions. A critical review of rockmass classification systems. Estimates of rockmass strength. A review of case studies including field mapping of cores and rock exposures. |
| Field of Education: | 030303 Mining Engineering |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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