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TBA4150 - Construction Engineering

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Work 100/100

Course content

Basic rock blasting technique. Surface and underground blasting. bench blasting, rock caverns, tunnels and shafts. Methods and equipment. Capacities, time and cost estimating. HES topics. Landscaping.

Learning outcome

The topic shall provide basic knowledge about rock blasting technique, tunnel excavation and surface rock excavation.

Knowledge:
Rock mass drillability and blastability
Excavation methods for tunnels in rock
Rock blasting technique in tunnels and quarries/open pit mines
Time and cost estimating fro construction works
HSE in rock blasting.

Skills:
Evaluate and quantify rock mass drillability and blastability
Evaluate excavation methods for tunnels based on time and cost estimates.
Design blasts in tunnels and quarries/open pits mines.
Design the machine fleet of tunnelling and rock quarrying.

General competence:
Understand the relations between the rock mass properties, excavation methods, time consumption, costs, quality and HES.
Understanding of possible utilisation of underground space for various purposes.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises. Use of video. Possible excursion. Evaluation based 100% on exercises (50% individual and 50% in groups).

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises
  • Selected lectures

Course materials

Compendium published by the department. Information from suppliers.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SIB3025 7.5
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Facts

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

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2012

Language of instruction: -

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Subject area(s)
  • Construction Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Engineering Geology - Rocks
  • Project Management and Construction Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Hydraulic Engineering
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility

Examination

Examination arrangement: Work

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Work 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.
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