Course - Stress induced Instability in Tunnels and Caverns - GB8310
Stress induced Instability in Tunnels and Caverns
New from the academic year 2010/2011
About
About the course
Course content
This course will start from spring 2011. The course will be offered in every second year. The main aim of this course is to enhance knowledge in the field of rock stress induced instability problems in tunnels and caverns. The students will gain knowledge both in theory and practical aspects of underground rock excavations through overstressed rock masses.
Learning outcome
To achieve international standard advance knowledge in stress induced instability in tunnels and caverns.
Learning methods and activities
The course is offered in English language. Teaching will be in a form of guided self study. The attendant shall write a review article in one of the selected topic.
Recommended previous knowledge
Completed MSc study
Required previous knowledge
Advance level knowledge in engineering geology (corresponding to the courses TGB5100 Rock Engineering or TGB4190 Engineering Geology of Rocks, advance course).
Course materials
Compendium of recent relevant published scientific papers in the field (content may have changes as per need)
Subject areas
- Technological subjects