RSE3010 · Mine geotechnical engineering

Overview

This unit provides you with an overview of the principles and practical application of rock mechanics to excavation design and design implementation (construction management). This includes; behaviour of intact rock and rock mass, in-situ stress and measurement, rock mass classification schemes, the time-dependent and dynamic behaviour of rock, ground support and reinforcement, geotechnical instrumentation and empirical excavation techniques.

Areas of study: Minor: Mining engineering

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Continuous assessment: 50% Final assessment: 50% This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Apply rock mass classification schemes and laboratory derived properties to address field scale problems relating to rock excavations.
2. Apply rock mechanics design methods and appreciate their limitations.
3. Formulate geotechnical instrumentation and Trigger Action Response Plans.
4. Analyse monitoring results and provide engineering recommendations.
5. Appreciate the risk and uncertainty associated with rock mechanics decision-making.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.