Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : MN2704 : Rock Mechanics Laboratory { 0-0-3 / 2}
Subject Nature : Practical
Coordinator : Manoj Kumar Mishra
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
Preparation of rock specimen for determination of physio-mechanical properties of rock |
| Module 2 : |
Determination of Durability Index of Rock and coal sample by Slake Durability Apparatus |
| Module 3 : |
Determine the strength index of rock and coal aggregates by Protodykonov apparatus |
| Module 4 : |
Evaluation of Impact strength of Rock aggregates by Impact Strength apparatus |
| Module 5 : |
Determination of Uni-axial compressive strength of rock materials by Compression M/C |
| Module 6 : |
Determine the Uni-axial Tensile strength of rock specimen by Indirect method (Brazilian test) |
| Module 7 : |
Determination of Point load strength Index of rock specimen (Cylindrical & Irregular Specimen) |
| Module 8 : |
Evaluation of shear strength parameter of Soil by direct shear –test apparatus |
| Module 9 : |
Determination of modulus of elasticity and passions ratio of rock samples |
| Module 10 : |
Determination of cohesion and angle of Internal friction by tri-axial test |
| Module 11 : |
Determination of index parameter of rock mass using Schmidt hammer test |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
To select the right sample and prepare it according to the tests needed |
| 2 . |
To identify the type of machines needed for each test and operate those machine with minimum assistance/guidance |
| 3 . |
To decide the type of tests needed to obtain the right parameters of rocks |
| 4 . |
To carry out determination of different properties of rocks |
| 5 . |
To interpret the results and analyse those for engineering design purpose |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
To be able to select the source of rock/soil samples for further investigation |
| 2 . |
To be able to prepare and perform tests for index properties of soil/rock as durability and surface properties |
| 3 . |
To able to prepare and perform tests for mechanical properties of soil/rock as compressive, tensile and shear parameters |
| 4 . |
To be able to prepare, perform and determine three-dimensional stress properties |
| 5 . |
To perform and predict rock properties from simple field tests apparatus |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
Sivakugan, Arutrajan and Bo, Laboratory testing of Soils, Rocks and Aggregates, J Ross Publication |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
Ramamurthy,, Introduction to Rock Engineering, PHP |
Journal and Conferences
| 1 . |
International Journal of rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences |