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Rock engineering 722


 
Module code GTX 722
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Module content

Mapping, description (core logging and discontinuity surveys) and classification of rock masses; engineering properties of rock masses including deformability, shear strength of discontinuities, in situ strength and permeability of rock masses; effects, theoretical derivation and practical measurements of in situ stresses.
Module credits 15.00
Prerequisites GLY 364 or TDH
Contact time 2 lectures per week for 3 weeks, 2 practicals per week (3 weeks)
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Academic organisation Geology
Period of presentation Year
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