Number of hours
- Lectures 14.0
- Tutorials 2.0
ECTS
ECTS 1.0
Goal(s)
Characterization factors of rock matrix and rock mass behaviour
Tunnel design in rock masse with simple assumptions
Contact Celine BOURGEOISContent(s)
The rock matrix is studied in a first part. The mechanical properties are reviewed, some failure criteria are developed (Griffith, Hoek&Brown) with an overview of laboratory tests dedicated to rock matrix
The second principal item is the rock mass :
-Characterization of rock mass : Structural description (Wulff diagram) ; mechanical behaviour of discontinuities; failure criteria ; classifications.
-Application to underground excavations : technology and design with analytics methods.
1 - elasticity solution of a hole in a rock mass ;
2- confinement and convergence method using characteristic curves of support and ground with taking the distance of working face in consideration.
Prerequisites
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