Rock Mechanics Course
This course equips you with essential rock mechanics knowledge for tunnelling projects. Delve into rock mass traits, RMR and Q systems, tunnel stress dynamics, and effective support strategies using practical charts, tools, and monitoring techniques ready for immediate site use. Ideal for efficient engineering in challenging terrains.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills in assessing granite rock formations, using RMR and Q classification methods, and analysing in-situ stresses in rugged, seismically active areas. Master evaluating failure risks, planning basic drill-and-blast tunnel reinforcements, applying straightforward charts and instruments, and implementing monitoring for flexible support plans in secure underground operations.
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Develop skills
- Rock mass assessment: quickly analyse granite traits and joint patterns.
- Rock classification for design: use RMR/Q systems to determine tunnel support needs swiftly.
- Elastic tunnel evaluation: calculate stress changes and primary failure risks.
- In-situ stress evaluation: establish workable stress profiles for initial designs.
- Monitoring and flexible support: analyse data to enhance tunnel reinforcements promptly.
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