Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE6130 : Rock Mechanics { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Sunil Khuntia
Syllabus
Module - I
Rock: Formation of rocks, Physical properties, Classification of rocks and rock masses, Static and Dynamic Elastics constants of rock. Rock Testing: Laboratory and Field tests. [10 hours]
Module - II
Discontinuities in Rock Masses: Discontinuity orientation, Effect of discontinuities on strength of rock. Strength Behaviour: Compression, Tension, and Shear, Stress-Strain relationship, Rheological behavior. [8 hours]
Module - III
Strength/Failure Criterion: Coulomb, Mohr, Griffith’s theory of brittle strength and other strength criteria. Stresses in the rock near underground openings. [8 hours]
Module - IV
Application of rock mechanics in Civil Engineering: Rock tunneling, rock slope stability, bolting, blasting, grouting, and rock foundation design. [6 hours]
Course Objectives
- To understand the formation of rock, properties and behaviour under different field situations and able to predict the strength of rock for designing the rock structure in on rock masses.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Able to know the formation of various types of rock and their properties. <br />CO2: Knowledge of Field and laboratory test procedures and be able to interpret test results needed to estimate intact and rock mass properties. <br />CO3: Able to know about Geological structures (joints, crack, faults, and fold) and their side effects on engineering projects. <br />CO4: Identify problems in the rock mass and able to provide improvement in the properties of the rock mass. <br />CO5: To know the properties of rocks and one may predict the strength and behaviour of rocks for designing structures in/on rock masses.
Essential Reading
- R.E. Goodman, Introduction to Rock Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons , 1976
- T. Ramamurthy, Engineering in Rocks for slopes, Foundations and Tunnels, PHI Learning Private Limited , 2014
Supplementary Reading
- V.S. Vutukuri and R D Lama, Hand Book on Mechanical Properties of Rocks, Trans Tech , 1974
- B.P Verma, Rock Mechanics for Engineers, khanna , 1985