Rock Mechanics Course
Build expertise in rock mechanics for tunnelling. Cover rock mass traits, RMR/Q ratings, tunnel stress patterns, practical support planning using charts, tools, and monitoring—ready for immediate project use in challenging terrains.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills in granite rock mass assessment, RMR and Q system application, in-situ stress evaluation in rugged, active mountain areas. Master failure analysis, basic drill-and-blast tunnel support design, empirical charts, simple tools, and monitoring for adaptive strategies ensuring safe, effective underground works.
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Develop skills
- Rock mass assessment: quickly check granite traits and joints.
- Rock rating for design: use RMR/Q to pick tunnel supports fast.
- Tunnel stress basics: figure stress shifts and main failure risks.
- Stress field mapping: set real stress levels for early designs.
- Monitoring and support tweaks: read data to improve tunnel safety soon.
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