MINE317 INTRODUCTION TO ROCK MECHANICS
| Course Code: | 5650317 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Mining Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ERKAYAOĞLU |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The students;
1. Know basic concepts of the theoretical and applied rock mechanics.
2. Analyze the problems in rock engineering.
3. Conduct the laboratory experiments and interpret their results.
Course Content
Stress and strain analysis; introductory elasticity; mechanical behavior of rock and rock masses; rock testing; discontinuity deformation and slip; failure; in-situ state of stress; stresses around underground openings; rock mass classification; support design.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
Recognize the importance of Rock Mechanics from technical and economic points of view in mining
Describe the main laboratory tests such as, uniaxial compressive strength, tensile strength, stress-strain, direct shear, triaxial compressive, etc.
Choose the suitable failure criteria for the determination of stability of both surface and underground structures.
Calculate the in situ stress and stress concentrations around underground opening
Integrate the 2D numerical solutions in Rock Mechanics
Judge the differences between the behavior of rock mass and rock material properties
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||