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CEE 587 ONL - Applied Rock Mechanics

Spring 2021

TitleSectionCRNTypeHoursTimesDaysLocationInstructor
Applied Rock MechanicsONL72862ONL41100 - 1150 M W F     Scott M. Olson

Course Description

Application of rock mechanics to engineering problems; shear strength of rock masses; dynamic and static stability of rock slopes; deformability of rock masses; design of pressure tunnel linings and dam foundations; controlled blasting and blasting vibrations; tunnel support; machine tunneling; design and construction of large underground openings; and field instrumentation are covered in this course.

Credit Hours

4 hours

Prerequisites

Undergraduate degree and CEE 586.

Subject Area

  • Civil and Environmental Engineering