Mine Geotechnical Engineering (MINE4120)

Information valid for Semester 1, 2023

Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology

School

Mech & Mine Engineering School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Practical 1 Hour/ Week

Recommended prerequisite

Assessment methods

Assignments, Practical, End of Semester Examination

Course enquiries

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

Course description

Surface Excavations - stability of slopes formed in soil & rock, stability of embankments, road design. Underground Excavations - application of rock mass classification systems & stability charts, hazard assessment, geotechnical risks, vertical development, pillar mechanics & design, excavation stability, caving geomechanics, longwall geomechanics, ground control systems & techniques, backfill design & applications, subsidence, dynamic events.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) St Lucia Flexible Delivery Course Profile
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile