Applied Rock Mechanics (CIVL4280)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Civil Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 2 Hours/ Week
Information technology session 2 Hours/ Week
Prerequisite
CIVL2210 and CIVL3210
Assessment methods
Computer exercise, lab report and exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Mehdi Serati (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
Applications of rock mechanics; investigation of rock masses; in situ and laboratory testing of rocks, their applications and limitations, and their interpretation; rock mass classification systems; rock parameter assessment; rock support and excavation lining systems; and analytical and numerical analyses of rock masses, including example applications to rock slopes, underground excavations in rock, and rock support and excavation lining systems.