Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE6130 : Rock Mechanics { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Sunil Khuntia
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
Rock: Formation of rocks, Physical properties, Classification of rocks and rock masses, Static and Dynamic Elastic constants of rock. Rock Testing: Laboratory and Field tests. [10 hours] |
| Module 2 : |
Discontinuities in Rock Masses: Discontinuity orientation, Effect of discontinuities on the strength of rock. Strength Behaviour: Compression, Tension, and Shear, Stress-Strain relationship, Rheological behavior. [10 hours] |
| Module 3 : |
Strength/Failure Criterion: Coulomb, Mohr, Griffith’s theory of brittle strength and other strength criteria. Stresses in the rock near underground openings. [10 hours] |
| Module 4 : |
Application of rock mechanics in Civil Engineering: Rock tunneling, rock slope stability, bolting, blasting, grouting, and rock foundation design. [6 hours] |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
Understand the formation, classification, and physical properties of rocks. |
| 2 . |
Analyze the effect of discontinuities on the strength behavior of rock masses. |
| 3 . |
Evaluate different rock strength and failure criteria. |
| 4 . |
Apply rock mechanics principles in civil engineering applications, including tunneling, slope stability, and rock foundation design. |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
Able to know the formation of various types of rock and their properties. |
| 2 . |
Knowledge of Field and laboratory test procedures and be able to interpret test results needed to estimate intact and rock mass properties. |
| 3 . |
Able to know about Geological structures (joints, crack, faults, and fold) and their side effects on engineering projects. |
| 4 . |
Identify problems in the rock mass and able to provide improvement in the properties of the rock mass. |
| 5 . |
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
| 1 . |
R.E. Goodman, Introduction to Rock Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons , 1976 |
| 2 . |
T. Ramamurthy, Engineering in Rocks for slopes, Foundations and Tunnels, PHI Learning Private Limited , 2014 |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
V.S. Vutukuri and R D Lama, Hand Book on Mechanical Properties of Rocks, Trans Tech , 1974 |
| 2 . |
B.P Verma, Rock Mechanics for Engineers, khanna , 1985 |
Journal and Conferences
| 1 . |
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Springer |
| 2 . |
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, Elsevier |
| 3 . |
Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Elsevier |