Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : MN2103 : Rock Mechanics { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Manoj Kumar Mishra
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
Introduction: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, Soil and Rock characterization, Discontinuities |
| Module 2 : |
Properties: Physical and mechanical properties including swelling potential, different strength parameters and their determination, Hydraulic properties of rocks and determination. |
| Module 3 : |
Rock Stress: Stress-Strain relationships, Stress and strain in two- and three-dimension, Mohr’s circle and applications |
| Module 4 : |
Elastic and Time dependent properties of rock: Rock Deformability and its measurement. Elastic and non-elastic behavior, influence of time on rock properties |
| Module 5 : |
Theories of rock failure: Rock Strength, Analysis of Stress-Strain Curve, Rock failure and different failure criteria. Effect of anisotropy on rock strength |
| Module 6 : |
Rock Mass Classification: Classification system and their applications, case studies |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
To understand, differentiate, and classify the origin of rock and soil, and their different characteristics that influence the behaviour |
| 2 . |
To Determine the physical, mechanical, rheological and other properties of rocks and quantify their influence on mining excavation |
| 3 . |
To draw stress-strain relations and their utility in excavation activities as well as suggest the support requirement including types |
| 4 . |
To identify the parameters affecting the rock failure and to develop and predict rock failure criteria for the excavation sites/locations |
| 5 . |
To be able to measure the parameters for the determination of different classification approaches and recommend possible support measures |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
To introduce earth materials, their characteristics, and predict the influence on excavation |
| 2 . |
To determine and predict different properties of rocks/soils |
| 3 . |
To study behavior of rocks in various excavation systems and predict the failure criteria with environmental conditions |
| 4 . |
To determine and predict the stress-strain behaviour of rocks and their application in field operations |
| 5 . |
To determine the safety need and suggest the support types as well as quantity requirement |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
Introduction to Rock mechanics, Deb and Varma, PHP |
| 2 . |
Introduction to Rock mechanics, Goodman, Easrtern Wiley |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
Fundamental of Rock Mechanics, Zegger, CRC |
| 2 . |
Introduction to Rock Engineering, Ramamurthy, PHP |
Journal and Conferences
| 1 . |
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences |
| 2 . |
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering |