CE 538 - Rock Mechanics (4)

Properties of intact rock and discontinuities. Rock mass strength and deformability. In-situ rock stresses and their measurement. Groundwater flow in rock. Rock mass classification systems. Numerical methods. Analysis and design of rock slopes, tunnels, underground excavations, and rock foundations. Rock fall analysis and mitigation. Case histories in rock engineering.

Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in soil mechanics or geotechnical engineering, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.