MIME 421 — Rock Mechanics

Stresses around excavations: analytical and numerical solutions. Stability of underground and surface excavations: structural instability analysis with stereonet, instability due to high stress. Rock supports. Monitoring. Case studies.

• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
• Department: Mining & Materials Engineering
• Taught by: Shahe Shnorhokian
• Prerequisites: MIME 323 and instructor permission

Sections offered

• Section 001 (Lec), Tue Thu 2:35-3:55 pm — 11 seats open
• Section 002 (Tut), Mon 11:35 am-2:25 pm — 15 seats open