Theories on stress distribution around openings in rock. Approaches for characterizing rock masses. Failure criteria in rock and rock masses. Underground instrumentation, monitoring and interpretation. Underground stability design and support methods. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): GEOE 414 or equivalent.
Theories on stress distribution around openings in rock. Approaches for characterizing rock masses. Failure criteria in rock and rock masses. Underground instrumentation, monitoring and interpretation. Underground stability design and support methods. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): GEOE 414 or equivalent.
