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- 474 Rock Mechanics. (Crosslisted with MS&E 474.) I;
3 cr. Classification of rock masses, stress and strain
in rock, elastic and time-dependent behavior of rock,
state of stress in rock masses, failure mechanisms, lab
testing, geological and engineering applications. P:
EMA 201 or 214, 304, or cons inst.
- Course Prerequisite(s)
- Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills
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Statics and mechanics of materials.
Some basic knowledge of rocks and rock structures.
- Textbook(s) and/or other required material
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Textbook: class notes
References: R.E. Goodman, Introduction to Rock Mechanics, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 1989, J.C. Jaeger and N.G.W. Cook, Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics, 3rd Edition, Chapman and Hall, 1979. J.A. Franklin and M.B. Dusseault, Rock Engineering, McGraw Hill, 1989
- Course objectives
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This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of rock mechanics, while emphasizing practical rock engineering applications and design.
- Topics covered
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Introduction (1/2 week)
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Geological classification, classical and engineering oriented (1/2 week)
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Index properties of rocks (2 weeks)
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Stresses in rock (2 weeks)
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Rock strength and Failure criteria (2 weeks)
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Rock strength criteria applications and Design (2 weeks)
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Rock deformation and strain (1 week)
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Stress - strain relationship in rock (2 weeks)
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Measurement of rock stresses (2 weeks)
- Class/laboratory schedule
- Contribution of course to meeting the professional component
- This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics, and does provide design experience.
The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course: economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability.
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environmental
health and safety
- Relationship of course to undergraduate degree program objectives and outcomes
- This course serves students in a variety of engineering majors. The information below describes how the course contributes to the college's educational objectives.
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The objective of this course is to provide the understanding and the tools neccesary to rationally design stable structures in rock. The course provides opportunities for real-world geological engineering practice, and integrates science, mathematics, engineering, and communication (through lab reports) concerning geological engineering.
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Within the Geological Engineering Program, this course helps provide key educational outcomes as listed below:
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a. an ability to apply knowledge and principles of mathematics, science, and engineering to geological engineering problems. This includes differential equations, calculus-based physics, chemistry, and geological science topics that emphasize geologic processes, the identification of minerals and rocks, geophysics, and field methods. This also includes engineering science topics such as statics, properties/strength of materials, and geomechanics.
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b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
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c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, constructability, and sustainability. This requires exposure to topics such as surface and near-surface natural processes, the impacts of construction projects, disposal of wastes, and site remediation.
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e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve geological engineering problems in space and time. This includes the knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of earth materials, surface water, ground water and their distribution.
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h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
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i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
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j. a knowledge of contemporary issues
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k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
- Assessment of student progress toward course objectives
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Students are graded based on:
Homework 25% Lab reports 25% Midsemester exam 20% Final 30%
Home work and exams test the ability of student to identify the important parameters required to assesss the stability
of engineering structures in rock, and use these parameters to design safe rock openings.
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