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Rock and soil mechanics for geologists 371


 
Module code GLY 371
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Module content

Introduction to engineering properties and behaviour of soil and rock. Basic characteristics of soils such as plasticity of fine-grained soils, particle size analysis and phase relationships. Seepage analysis in soils such as flow nets and effective stress principles related to saturated and unsaturated principles. The Mohr-Coulomb strength theory and the construction of Mohr circles with interpretation of the stress-strain properties of soils. Physical and mechanical properties of rock, stress and strain in rocks, strength and deformability of rock and rock mass and in-situ stress. Rock mass characterisation and applications of rock mass classification systems to slopes and tunnels. Inference of geotechnical constraints to selected lithostratigraphic units and incorporating different stabilization methods in rock excavations.
Module credits 36.00
NQF Level 07
Prerequisites GLY 263 and WTW 148
Contact time 4 lectures per week, 2 practicals per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Geology
Period of presentation Semester 1
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