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Course Title Code/No.

Code/No. Th. Pr. Tr. Total
APPLIED ROCK MECHANICS MinE 411 411 ‫ﻩـ ﺕ‬ 2 2 0 3
Pre-requisites: MinE 311: Rock Mechanics
Course Role in Curriculum
(Required/Elective):
Elective
Catalogue Description:
In situ strength of rocks and its measurements. Design, supporting and rock
reinforcement. Design, monitoring and protection of slopes. Rock hazards and
risk assessment. Computer applications in applied rock mechanics.
Textbooks: (Author, Title, Pub., Jumikis, J. R.,‘ Rock Mechanics‘ 2nd. Edition,
year) Trans Tech Publications, Houston, 1983
Reference book:Franklin, J. A. &Dusseault, M.
Supplemental Materials: B.,‖ Rock Engineering Applications‘ McGraw
Hill Book Co, Jan. 1991.
Course Learning Outcomes:
By the completion of the course the students should be able to:
1 Determine in – situ rock properties.
2 Identify rock reinforcement.
3 Design rock bolting.
4 Design rock slope and protect it.
5 Recognize rock hazards and risk assessment.
6 Apply some software in applied rock mechanics.
Duratio
Topics to be Covered: n in
Weeks
1 In – Situ Testing of Rocks. 2
2 Rock Reinforcement Review. 2
3 Design of Rock bolting. 2
4 Design of Rock Slope. 2
5 Rock Slope Protection. 2
6 Rock hazards and risk assessment. 2
Demonstrate some software related to rock supporting and rock slope
7 2
(Phase 2)
Total weeks 14
Key Student Outcomes addressed by the course: (Put a √ sign)
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering √
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data √
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
(c) within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, √
political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

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(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
(h)
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues √
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
(k) √
necessary for engineering practice.
Key Student Outcomes assessed in the
(a); (b) ;(c)
course:
Dr. Mehmet V. Sari
Instructor or course coordinator:
Room, Building 42 B
Last updated: 11 November 2012

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