Geomechanical Measurements

3 credits · Graduate

This course deals with measurements typical for geomechanical research in the fields of mining, petroleum and geotechnical engineering. Emphasis is placed on techniques and instrumentation for the measurement of load, deformation, permeability, and acoustic emissions/properties in rock and concrete materials. Topics cover issues related to data acquisition and analysis such as instrument drift/calibration, digital sampling theory, intrinsic safety, and scaling principles. Students will undertake a major laboratory project. PREREQUISITES: Permission of Instructor FORMATS: Lecture | Lab