220.019 Stability Problems in Rock Engineering
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2019W, SE, 1.5h, 1.5EC

Properties

  • Semester hours: 1.5
  • Credits: 1.5
  • Type: SE Seminar

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to conduct wedge analysis (sphere diagram), to design rock fall safety nets after ONR24810 and/or to assess slope stability. We provide practical hands-on examples. 

Subject of course

Wedge analysis, rock fall safety net design, slope stability.
Treatment of a rock mechanical problem to assess the stability of or design a structure in / on rock using mathematical methods or experimental methods or on the basis of field explorations (it is possible to combine this lecture with the Finite-Difference-Models in Geoengineering LVA Nr. 220.015).

Teaching methods

Three examples are introduced in the first session. Duads choose one example and work it out over the semester. 

A second session is provided for Q&A. 

Mode of examination

Immanent

Additional information

Zuordnung im Masterstudium Bauingenieurwesen (Studienkennzahl: 066 505):
Modul 2 der Vertiefungsrichtung Geotechnik;
Modul 3 der anderen Vertiefungsrichtungen

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Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Mon14:00 - 16:0007.10.2019Hörsaal 6 - RPL Introduction
Mon12:00 - 14:0025.11.2019Hörsaal 6 - RPL Question period

Examination modalities

Oral presentation in english

Course registration

Not necessary

Curricula

Study CodeObligationSemesterPrecon.Info
066 505 Civil Engineering Science Mandatory elective

Literature

Lecture notes for this course are available. Ein Skriptum zur Lehrveranstaltung ist erhältlich. Müller, L.: Der Felsbau, Enke 1963 und 1978: Wittke, W.: Felsmechanik, Springer 1984: Hoek, E. und Bray, J. W.: Rock Slope Engineering, Inst. Min. Metall, London 1981: Hoek, E. und Brown, E. T.: Underground Excavations in Rock, Inst. Min. Metall, 1982.

Miscellaneous

Language

English