Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

4 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces rock mechanics and its applications to rock engineering problems. Topics include mechanical properties of intact rock; rock mass properties and classifications; structural mapping and stereonets; rock and rock mass strength criteria; stresses in rock masses; rock slope stability analysis; rock support and stabilization; and empirical, analytical, and numerical analysis techniques for underground excavations. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 360-4 Preclusion(s): CIVE 438-4, ENGR 638-4