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GB8310 - Stress Induced Instability in Tunnels and Caverns

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral exam 100/100 1 hours

Course content

The course aims to enhance knowledge in the field of rock stress induced instability problems in tunnels and caverns with an aim to achieve stable, long-lasting and sustainable solution in the use of underground space.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE: The main aim of this course is to achieve international standard advance knowledge in stress induced instability in tunnels and caverns.

SKILLS: Students attending this course will gain skills in advance theory and/or methodologies within rock stresses and problems related to induced stresses in tunnels and underground caverns.

GENERAL COMPETENCE:

Students attending this course should have general competence in evaluating and assessing possible stress induced instability in tunnels and underground caverns so that students are capable in the design of tunnels and caverns that are both short-term and long-term stable and provide sustainable and cost effective solution.

After fulfilling the course, the student will have gained experience in familiarizing herself / himself with and presenting research results in a selected scientific topic as a basis for further research.

Learning methods and activities

The course is given if 3 or more students attend. The course is given every second year, next time autumn 2023. The course is offered in English. Teaching will be in a form of guided self-study. The attendant shall write a review article in one of the selected topics. The topic must be approved by the convener of the course.

Compulsory assignments

  • Review paper

Further on evaluation

To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required.

Required previous knowledge

Advance level knowledge in engineering geology (corresponding to the course TGB4190 Engineering Geology of Rocks, Advanced Course).

Course materials

Compendium of recent relevant published scientific papers in the field and part of the book related to the theory in rock stresses (content may be changed as per need)

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral exam 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oral exam 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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