Course - Failure Mechanics of Rock and Rock Mass - GB8406
GB8406 - Failure Mechanics of Rock and Rock Mass
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral exam and report(s)
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 50/100 | 1 hours | D | |
| Report | 50/100 |
Course content
The course deals with initiation and propagation of single fractures and failure types in rock and rock mass. It involves theories, testing methods, laboratory/field observations, fracture modes in rock, failure types in rock mass, scale effect, and acoustic monitoring technique. It includes both fundamentals of fracture mechanics and advances in the subject. The knowledge one acquires in the course is useful for understanding and interpretation of fracturing in rocks and rock masses.
Learning outcome
INGRESS: The student will obtain knowledge and understanding of rock fracture related to underground excavations.
KNOWLEDGE: The student will obtain knowledge in basic fracture mechanics, characteristics of fracture in rock, constitutive modeling, testing methods and the new research trends in rock fracture mechanics.
SKILLS: The students will be able to assess the loading conditions underground openings are subjected to on the basis of the rock fracture/failure modes observed in situ. They will also be able to measure the fracture parameters of rock.
GENERAL COMPETENCE: The students will develop their capabilities in solving problems related to fracture in rock and rock-like materials, in particular using their knowledge in fracture mechanics and rock mechanics.
Learning methods and activities
The course is given every other year; next time will be the spring of 2025. Teaching will be in forms of both lecture and self reading. The weight is put on discussions on individually assigned reading. The students are given up to three assignments each during the semester. They should be presented as reports, which form the basis for course evaluation and grading.
Further on evaluation
In order to pass the course, both the up to three assignment reports (50%) and a final oral exam (50%) have to receive a passing score. To pass a score of at least 70 percent is required. Students who have failed the course will only re-take the failed part(s).
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)
Recommended previous knowledge
Solid mechanics, rock mechanics, material strength, engineering geology or relevant engineering subjects.
Required previous knowledge
TGB4210 Rock and Soil Mechanics, Basic Course, TGB4212 Advanced Rock Mechanics, or other relevant courses related to rock and rock mass, mechanics and material strength. The course requires admittance to the PhD programme Engineering (PHIV or PHGEOL), or approval by the person with course responsibility.
Course materials
Article collection and notes.
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Rock Mechanics
- Technological subjects
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral exam and report(s)
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Report 50/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Oral exam 50/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Report 50/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral exam 50/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"