Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
1
Title (text only)
Engineering Geology: Rock Mechanics
Term
2022C
Subject area
EESC
Section number only
001
Section ID
EESC6840001
Course number integer
6840
Meeting times
W 5:15 PM-8:14 PM
Meeting location
DRLB 4C8
Level
graduate
Instructors
Chad H Freed
Description
This course focuses on the rock mechanics aspects of Engineering Geology. The theme is characterization of the geologic environment for engineering and environmental investigations. Covered are the various exploration tools and methods, including: Collection and analysis of existing engineering data; Interpretation of remotely sensed imagery; Field and laboratory measurements of material properties; Measurement and characterization of rock discontinuities; Rock slope stability analysis; Stress, strain and failure of rocks and the importance of scale; Rock core logging; Rock mass rating; Rock support and reinforcement; Rock excavation, blasting and blast monitoring and control.
Course number only
6840
Use local description
No