Course - Numerical Modelling for Rock Engineering - TGB4260
TGB4260 - Numerical Modelling for Rock Engineering
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written exam and report
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 40/100 | |||
| School exam | 60/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
Numerical modelling in geomechanics, in 2D and 3D.
Self-study: Reading material provided as part of the course will introduce the theory of numerical methods used in rock mechanics, with applications in tunnel engineering, geothermal engineering, mining engineering, and nuclear waste disposal. This includes finite-element method (FEM), boundary-element method (BEM), discrete-element method (DEM), finite-difference methods (FD), hybrid methods, coupled models. In addition to building a solid theoretical foundation for exercises, more practical topics such as types and use of boundary conditions, in-situ stresses, material modelling etc will be covered as well.
Colloquia: Practical use of RS2 for 2D elastic and plastic modelling, and EX3 for 3D elastic modelling. Hands-on experience with model construction, input parameters, computation, result analysis, post-processing and reporting. Simulation of rock excavation, in situ rock stress and rock support. Other types of relevant programs may be also used in the course.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: Students will acquire basic knowledge about techniques of numerical modelling in rock engineering. The student will learn how to complete an independent project within the discipline.
Skills: Students will be capable of using state-of-the-art digital tools, like the RS2 and EX3 programs, for simulation of tunnel excavation, in situ rock stress, rock failure, jointed rock, and rock support. The student will be able to carry out a project within computational geomechanics, process and analyze the results, and write a project report.
General expertise: Students will have solid understanding of theory of numerical methods that are used in the industry today. Students will understand capabilities and limitations of various digital tools that are currently used in the industry.
Learning methods and activities
Weekly colloquia; self-study; compulsory exercises, and project assignment. The course is taught in English. The course is evaluated by a reference group.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
All exercises throughout the semester must be approved to get access to the project and the exam.
The final grade in the course is based on an individual project (project report; counts 40% in final grade) and written exam (counts 60% in final grade). The report is to be written in English.
In order to pass the course, both assessments (report and exam) must receive a passing score. Students who have passed the course and would like to try to improve their grade will both re-do the project and re-take the written exam. Students who have failed the course but passed the project will only re-take the written exam. Students who have failed the course but passed the exam will only re-do the project. Students who failed the course by failing both the project and the exam will re-do the project and re-take the exam.
If there is a re-sit examination, the form of assessment may be changed from written to oral examination.
Required previous knowledge
TDT4110 Information Technology, Introduction (or TDT4105 Information Technology, Introduction) and TGB4210 Rock and Soil Mechanics, Basic Course. In addition, the student must have passed either a) TMA4100 Mathematics 1 - Single variable calculus, TMA4105 Mathematics 2 - Multivariable calculus and vector analysis and TKT4126 Mechanics, or b) GEOL1007 Solid Mechanics for Geologists.
You need to have a working basic knowledge of Python to do the exercises in this course.
Course materials
1. Specially-designed course material that must be read before each colloquium.
2. Ottosen N. & Pettersson H. Introduction to the finite element method. Pearson. 1992. (All chapters except 14, 17, 18.)
3. Jing L. (2003) A review of techniques, advances and outstanding issues in numerical modelling for rock mechanics and rock engineering. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 40 (3): 283-353: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1365-1609(03)00013-3
4. On-line documentation for RS2, EX3, RockData and other relevant programs.
5. Additional articles placed on Blackboard and related to the specific exercises and project.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Rock Mechanics
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written exam and report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 60/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Report 40/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 60/100 D INSPERA
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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"