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CEE 587 - Applied Rock Mechanics

Last offered Spring 2021

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 MechanicsIP31752LCD41100 - 1150 M W F  2312 Newmark Civil Engineering Bldg  Scott M. Olson
Applied Rock MechanicsONL72862ONL41100 - 1150 M W F     Scott M. Olson