Course - Advanced Rock Mechanics - TGB4212
TGB4212 - Advanced Rock Mechanics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written exam and report
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group-based project report | 50/100 | |||
| Written exam | 50/100 | 2 hours | D |
Course content
Assessment of rockmass quality, Ground Response Curve, the observation method for tunnelling (NATM), rock mechanics for TBM tunnelling, underground geohazards related to high in situ rock stresses, rock support in difficult geological conditions, analytical and numerical stability analyses, rock mechanics in foundation engineering, excursions and project tasks. Focuses are put on applications of rock mechanical principles in engineering practice. Project tasks: group work, individual presentations and a group report.
Learning outcome
The students have an overview of the areas where rock mechanical principles are applied for design and stability analyses. They learn skills for interpretation of mechanical phenomena during underground rock excavation and for stability analyses aiming to optimum design of underground openings. The student should master the use of subject-specific digital tools including programming where relevant (RS2 and Examine2D).
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, guest lectures, excursion (8 hours) and self-study. The students work in groups on large project tasks. A joint report on the group project is submitted.
Compulsory assignments
- Excursion
Further on evaluation
In order to be eligible to receive a grade in the course, both assessments (group project (50%) and individual final exam (50%)) must receive a passing score. If there is a re-sit examination, the form of assessment may be changed from written to oral examination. For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic courses in rock mechanics, engineering geology, tunneling, foundation engineering, dam engineering, or other courses related to rock mass.
Required previous knowledge
TGB4210 Rock and Soil Mechanics, Basic Course and TGB4185 Engineering Geology, Basic Course or equivalent basic courses in rock and soil mechanics and engineering geology.
Course materials
A lecture folder and presentation slides.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Rock Mechanics
- Rock Mechanics
- Engineering Geology - Rocks
- Mining Engineering
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written exam and report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written exam 50/100 D 2023-11-27 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL410 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 18 SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 2 -
Autumn
ORD
Group-based project report
50/100
Release
2023-11-27Submission
2023-11-29
14:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Written exam 50/100 D INSPERA
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"