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TGB4212

Rock Mechanics, Advanced Course

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2020
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Home examination
Special deadlines for course registration
Autumn: 2020-06-01

About

About the course

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.

Subject areas

  • Rock Mechanics
  • Rock Mechanics
  • Engineering Geology - Rocks
  • Mining Engineering

Contact information

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Geoscience

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Passed/Failed

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2020

Hjemmeeksamen (1)
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2020-12-17
Submission 2020-12-17 Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00 Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
  • Other comments
  • 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

Re-sit examination - Summer 2021

Hjemmeeksamen
Weighting 100/100 Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment

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