Course - Numerical Modelling for Rock Engineering - TGB4260
Numerical Modelling for Rock Engineering
About
About the course
Course content
Numerical modelling in geomechanics, in 2D and 3D.
Practical use of RS2 for 2D elastic and plastic modelling, and EX3 for 3D elastic modelling. Hands-on experience with model construction, input parameters, computation, result analysis, post-processing and reporting. Simulation of rock excavation, in situ rock stress and rock support. Other types of relevant programs may be also used in the course.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: Students will acquire basic knowledge about techniques of numerical modelling in rock engineering. The student will learn how to complete an independent project within the discipline.
Skills: Students will be capable of using state-of-the-art digital tools, like the RS2 and EX3 programs, for simulation of tunnel excavation, in situ rock stress, rock failure, jointed rock, and rock support. The student will learn the use of different failure criteria in numerical models. The student will be able to carry out a project within computational geomechanics, process and analyze the results, and write a project report.
General expertise: Students will understand capabilities and limitations of various digital tools that are currently used in the industry.
Learning methods and activities
Weekly colloquia, compulsory exercises, and project assignment. The course is evaluated by a reference group.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
All exercises throughout the semester must be approved to get access to the project and the exam.
The final grade in the course is based on an individual project (project report; counts 40% in final grade) and written exam (counts 60% in final grade). The report is to be written in English.
In order to pass the course, both assessments (report and exam) must receive a passing score. Students who have passed the course and would like to try to improve their grade will both re-do the project and re-take the written exam. Students who have failed the course but passed the project will only re-take the written exam. Students who have failed the course but passed the exam will only re-do the project. Students who failed the course by failing both the project and the exam will re-do the project and re-take the exam.
If there is a re-sit examination, the form of assessment may be changed from written to oral examination.
Required previous knowledge
TDT4110 Information Technology, Introduction (or TDT4105 Information Technology, Introduction) and TGB4210 Rock and Soil Mechanics, Basic Course.
Course materials
1. On-line documentation for RS2, EX3, RockData and other relevant programs.
2. Additional articles placed on Blackboard and related to the specific exercises and project.
Subject areas
- Rock Mechanics
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.