Rock Mechanics Course
This course builds essential rock mechanics knowledge for tunnel projects. Cover rock properties, RMR/Q systems, tunnel stress effects, support design with practical charts and tools, and monitoring to ensure safety and efficiency in real-world applications.

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 classification, in-situ stress evaluation in active mountain areas, failure analysis, basic drill-and-blast tunnel support design using charts and tools, plus monitoring for safe underground work.
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Develop skills
- Characterize rock masses by checking granite traits and joints quickly.
- Use RMR and Q systems to design tunnel supports rapidly.
- Analyze elastic stresses around tunnels and spot main failure risks.
- Assess in-situ stresses for solid initial tunnel designs.
- Monitor data to adjust and improve tunnel supports promptly.
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