ENGE412-19X (C) General non-calendar-based 2019

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 10 June 2019
End Date: Sunday, 28 July 2019
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 14 June 2019
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 12 July 2019

Description

This course focuses on description and representation of a rock mass, stress and strain in a rock mass and deformation and failure of a rock mass. These are applied to rock slope stability analysis and design of underground excavations.

This course focuses on description and representation of a rock mass, stress and strain in a rock mass and deformation and failure of a rock mass. These are applied to rock slope and underground excavation stability analysis.

Learning Outcomes

A student completing this course will be able to:
1. Apply concepts of stress, strain, elasticity and plasticity to intact rock and rock masses
2. Collect rock mechanics data in the field, combine it with laboratory test data and assess the stability of excavations in rock
3. Determine likely rock mass behaviours under different excavation and loading conditions and propose mitigation solutions

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award

Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.

Employable, innovative and enterprising

Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.

Globally aware

Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.

Prerequisites

(1) ENCN353 or (2) MATH101 or MATH102 or MATH103 and (3) approval from the Head of Department of Geological Sciences

Restrictions

ENGE 485

Timetable Note

This course is delivered as a combination of 1-day blocks with self-directed learning through online course material (see schedule). There is one 1-hour laboratory in groups (your lab will be in one of the lab sessions scheduled below) and a local afternoon field trip. In-class Masteries are assessed (see schedule). Students are expected to be working on the coursework between the scheduled lecture, lab and field trip sessions.

Course Coordinator

Marlene Villeneuve

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Quizzes and Mastery Exercises 15% Quizzes and Mastery/Preparation Exercises
Slope Stability Project 50% Slope Stability Project
Take Home Exam 35% Rock mass behaviour synthesis and evaluation take-home exam


Assessment
Quizzes and Mastery/Preparation Exercises  -  15% (throughout course)
Slope stability project  -  50% (due 1 July 5 pm)
Rock mass behaviour synthesis and evaluation take-home exam  -  35% (due 8 July 5 pm)

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

Brady, B. H. G. , Brown, E. T; Rock mechanics : for underground mining ; 3rd ed. ; Springer, 2006.

Hencher, Steve; Practical Rock Mechanics ; CRC Press, 2015.

Hoek, Evert,1933- , Brown, E. T; Underground excavations in rock ; The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, 1980.

Hoek, Evert,1933- , Kaiser, Peter Konrad, Bawden, W. F; Support of underground excavations in hard rock ; Balkema, 1995.

Hudson, J. A.1940- , Harrison, John P; Engineering rock mechanics : an introduction to the principles ; 1st ed; Pergamon, 1997.

Jaeger, J. C.1907- , Cook, Neville G. W., Zimmerman, Robert; Fundamentals of rock mechanics ; 4th ed; Blackwell, 2007.

Muir Wood, David,1949-; Geotechnical modelling ; Spon Press, 2004.

Muir Wood, David,1949-; Geotechnical modelling ; Spon Press, 2004.

Wyllie, D C ; Mah, C W; Rock Slope Engineering : civil and mining ; 4th Edition; Spon Press, 2004.

Required textbook(s):

Hoek, E. (2007) Practical Rock Engineering. Available online at: https://www.rocscience.com/education/hoeks_corner or as a printed document from the course coordinator for a nominal fee to offset printing costs.

Recommended textbook(s):

Brady, B H G; Brown, E T (2006) Rock Mechanics for Underground Mining, Springer, 3rd Edition, 628 p.
Hoek, E; Brown, E T (1980) Underground Excavations in Rock, IMM, 1st Edition, 527 p.
Hoek, E; Kaiser, P K; Bawden, W F (1997) Support of Underground Excavations in Hard Rock, A A Balkema, 1st Edition, 215 p.
Jaeger, J.C., Cook, N.G.W, Zimmerman, R.W. (2007) Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics, Blackwell Publishing, 4th Edition, 475 p.
Hencher, S. (2015) Practical Rock Mechanics, CRC Press, 356 p.
Hudson, J A; Harrison, JP (1997) Engineering Rock Mechanics: An Introduction to the Principles, Elsevier, 1st Edition, 444 p.
Muir Wood, D (2004) Geotechnical Modelling, Spon Press, 1st Edition, 488 p.
Wyllie, D C; Mah, C W (2004) Rock Slope Engineering, Spon Press, 1st Edition, 431 p.

Notes

Prerequisites: 15 points of 100-level MATH

Additional Course Outline Information

Graduate Profiles

Graduate Profile:  Professional Masters in Engineering Geology (PMEG)

A graduate of a PMEG is expected to be able to:

Personal Attributes
 Comprehend, and apply knowledge of, accepted principles underpinning widely applied good practice for professional engineering geology.  
 Be acquainted with research philosophy and methodology
 Have an attitude of critical enquiry when acting in a professional capacity.
 Be knowledgeable and forthright about the dependence of engineering on geology and geomorphology.
 Be introduced to legal requirements, regulatory issues, and special engineering geological requirements that may exist for a particular jurisdiction.
 Be able to construct an appropriate engineering geological model, taking into account available data and the engineering requirements.
 Understand the concepts of engineering geological uncertainty and geotechnical risk.
 Be experienced in applying this knowledge to analysis of actual engineering situations
 Be able to draw on a wide range of concepts, knowledge and ideas in providing engineering geological input to engineering projects
 Understand the requirements for appropriate, accurate and comprehensive communication, and for ethical responsibility, on the part of engineering geology professionals.
 Recognise the reasonably foreseeable social, cultural and environmental effects of professional engineering geological activities generally.
Interactive Attributes
 Work collaboratively on tasks
 Communicate effectively both in written and spoken English
 Carry out fieldwork and reporting in engineering geology

Graduate Profile:  Master of Science (MSc)

A graduate of a MSc is expected to have the personal and interactive attributes of students with PMEG with the following additional:

Personal Attributes
 Engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, criticism and problem solving
 Understand, evaluate, access and critically review new information, including findings and discussions in the literature
 Research, analyse, evaluate, and argue from evidence
 Demonstrate mastery of sophisticated theoretical subject matter

Current Course Options
Professional Masters in Engineering Geology
The PMEG programme comprises the eight papers plus dissertation taken over one full-time calendar year, or as part–time basis courses and dissertation as approved by the Head of Department. PMEG students may transfer to the MSc if they achieve a B+ average in their eight PMEG papers.

MSc in Engineering Geology
Subject to a B+ average grade being achieved in the eight PMEG papers, a BSc(Hons) or a BE(Hons), students may proceed to a thesis in Engineering Geology, and this is normally of 12 months duration for the award of Honours (ENGE 690). The thesis proposal for MSc must be approved by Graduate Studies prior to enrolment.  The MSc thesis may be taken part-time with the approval of the Head of Geological Sciences. Intending MSc students should be aware that there is presently a limitation of six (6) enrolments, and that places will normally be allocated on the basis of prior academic merit.

Entry Requirements
Students wishing to enter the PMEG programme should normally have achieved a B+ average grade in their undergraduate studies for preferred entry; students with B average grade will be on a waiting list until 3 weeks prior to commencement of ENGE 410. There are required field courses (GEOL 240, 241, 351, 352 or equivalent), and at least 60 additional points in GEOL 300 courses. There is also a requirement for 15 points of MATH 100-level and 15 points of STAT 100-level courses, and students should consult the University Calendar for full details. Intending MSc students should consult with the HOD in the first instance.

Marks and Grades
The Department of Geological Sciences uses the following scale to convert marks into grades:
90–100 A+ 70 – 74 B 50 – 54 C-
85 – 89 A 65 – 69 B- 40 – 49 D
80 – 84 A- 60 – 64 C+ < 40 E
75 – 79 B+ 55 – 59 C
The Department of Geological Sciences reserves the right to adjust this mark/grade conversion, when deemed necessary.

Late Work
It is the policy for this course that late work is not accepted. Or, late work should be accompanied with a detailed explanation of why the work is late. The work will be marked and marks will be subtracted for each day the work is late. Days late include weekend and holidays.

Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities should speak with someone at Disability Resource Service; email: disabilities@canterbury.ac.nz

Policy on Dishonest Practice
Plagiarism, collusion, copying and ghost writing are unacceptable and dishonest practices.
• Plagiarism is the presentation of any material (text, data, figures or drawings, on any medium including computer files) from any other source without clear and adequate acknowledgement of the source.
• Collusion is the presentation of work performed in conjunction with another person or persons, but submitted as if it has been completed only by the names author(s).
• Copying is the use of material (in any medium, including computer files) produced by another person(s) with or without their knowledge and approval.
• Ghost writing is the use of another person(s) (with or without payment) to prepare all or part of an item submitted for assessment.

In cases where dishonest practice is involved in tests or other work submitted for credit, the student will be referred to the University Proctor. The instructor may choose to not mark the work.

Reconsideration of Grades
Students should, in the first instance, speak to the course co-ordinator about their marks. If they cannot reach an agreeable solution, students should then speak to the Head of the Geological Sciences Department. Students can appeal any decision made on their final grade. You can apply at the Registry to appeal the final grade within 4 weeks of the end of the semester. Be aware that there are time limits for each step of the appeals process.

Special Consideration
If you feel that illness, injury, bereavement or other critical circumstances beyond your control has prevented you from completing an item of assessment or affected your performance, you may apply for special consideration.  Applications for special consideration should be submitted via the Examinations Office website http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/ within five days of the assessment. Where an extension may be granted for an assessment, this will be decided by direct application to the course co-ordinator and an application to the Examinations Office may not be required. Special consideration is not available for items worth less than 10% of the course and/or the following items of assessment:
Students prevented by extenuating circumstances from completing the course after the final date for withdrawing, may apply for special consideration for late discontinuation of the course. Applications must be submitted to the Examinations Office within five days of the end of the main examination period for the semester.

Missing of Tests
In rare cases a student will not be able to sit a test. In such cases, the student should consult with the course co-ordinator or the Head of the Department of Geological Sciences to arrange alternative procedures. This must be done well in advance of the set date for the test.

Academic Liaison
Dr Ben Kennedy (email: ben.kennedy@canterbury.ac.nz) is Chairperson of the Postgraduate Liaison Committee. A student representative is appointed to the Liaison Committee at the start of the semester. Please feel free to talk to Ben Kennedy or the student representative about any problems or concerns that you might have, although as a matter of courtesy you would normally also talk to the course lecturer.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,033.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Minimum enrolments

This course will not be offered if fewer than 10 people apply to enrol.

For further information see School of Earth and Environment .

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