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TGB4212 - Rock Mechanics, Advanced Course

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Passed/Failed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Hjemmeeksamen 100/100 3 hours

Course content

Assessment of rockmass quality, Ground Response Curve, the observation method for tunnelling (NATM), rock mechanics for TBM tunnelling, rock support, analytical and numerical stability analyses, hydropower engineering, excursions and relatively large project tasks. Focuses are put on applications of rock mechanics principles. Project tasks: group work, individual presentations and a group report.

Learning outcome

The students have an overview of the areas where rock mechanics principles are applied for design and stability analyses. They can solve practical problems related to rock excavations. They learn skills to handle practical rock mechanics tasks. 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, excursions and self-study. The students work in groups on large project tasks. These group projects count 30% of the final grade.

Compulsory assignments

  • Excursions

Further on evaluation

In order to be eligible to receive a grade in the course, both assessments (projects and final exam) 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.

Specific conditions

Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission

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

Compendia.

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Facts

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

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2020
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2020-06-01

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Rock Mechanics
  • Rock Mechanics
  • Engineering Geology - Rocks
  • Mining Engineering
Contact information
Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Hjemme-eksamen (1) 100/100

Release
2020-12-17

Submission
2020-12-17


09:00


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS Hjemme-eksamen 100/100 INSPERA
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.
  • 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation
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