GEG4324

Geomechanics II

(ENG)

Not offered in 2001

D Nag

6 points + 52 lecture hours and 26 tutorial, practical and seminar hours + Full-year + Gippsland + Prerequisite: GEG3323

Synopsis: Site investigation and subsoil exploration by geophysical exploration methods, different in-situ tests, stability analysis of earth slopes, introduction to rock mechanics, properties of rock materials and rock masses, geomechanical properties of rock, rock slope design, rock foundation, slope stabilisation, underground excavation design, monitoring earth and rock related structures, ground improvement techniques.

Assessment: Examinations: 60% + Assignments, class tests, laboratory work, projects and seminar: 40%