Module code | GLY 364 |
Qualification | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
Module content | Strength and failure modes of rock material and rock failure criteria. The characteristics of joints in rock. Joint line surveys and interpretation of data. Characteristics of a rock mass, rock mass classification and determination of strength. Slope stability in surface mines. Induced seismicity due to deep mining and rock bursts. |
Module credits | 18.00 |
Programmes | |
Prerequisites | GLY 354 |
Contact time | 2 practicals per week, 4 lectures per week |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Geology |
Period of presentation | Quarter 4 |
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