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MIME 421 Rock Mechanics (3 credits)

Offered by: Mining & Materials Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

Overview

Mining & Materials Engineering : Stresses around excavations: analytical and numerical solutions. Stability of underground and surface excavations: structural instability analysis with stereonet, instability due to high stress. Rock supports. Monitoring. Case studies.

Terms: Fall 2024

Instructors: Shnorhokian, Shahe; Mitri, Hani (Fall)

  • (3-3-3)

  • Prerequisites: MIME 323 and instructor permission

  • Restrictions: Not open to students from CEGEP entry or who have taken MPMC 321.

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