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CEE 587 - Applied Rock Mechanics

Last offered Fall 2024

Official Description

Application of rock mechanics to engineering problems; shear strength of rock masses; dynamic and static stability of rock slopes; deformability of rock masses; design of pressure tunnel linings and dam foundations; controlled blasting and blasting vibrations; tunnel support; machine tunneling; design and construction of large underground openings; field instrumentation. Course Information: Prerequisite: CEE 586.

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TitleSectionCRNTypeHoursTimesDaysLocationInstructor
Applied Rock MechanicsA79710LCD40900 - 0950 M W F  2310 Newmark Civil Engineering Bldg  Scott M. Olson
Applied Rock MechanicsONL79711ONL4 -     Scott M. Olson