Rock Mechanics I
| Title | ΒΡΑΧΟΜΗΧΑΝΙΚΗ Ι / Rock Mechanics I |
| Code | ΤΓ1800 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000138 |
Programme of Study: PPS TPM - EISAKTEOI APO 2022 KAI EXĪS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
|
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600218417
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| Section | Instructors |
|---|---|
| 1. ΤΓ1800 |
Class Schedule
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο - πτέρυγα Β (Πολιτικών Μηχ.) |
| Floor | Υπόγειο 1 |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ 5.13 (223) |
| Calendar | Mittwoch 14:00 to 17:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600218417
- Other: http://users.auth.gr/~sbandis/ROCK_MECH_1/
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
After the succesful completion of the course, the students are expected to:
• Understand the principles of continuum and discontinuum mechanics
• know the principle Rock failure criteria
• Understand the use of numerical methods for the analysis of discontinuum medium
• apply techniques to improve the engineering properties of rock mass and how to stabilize it
• specify and dimension the remedial measures
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to rock mechanics. Rock materials - structural discontinuities – rock mass. Importance of discontinuities on mechanical behaviour of rock masses. Principles of continuum mechanics. Stresses and strain on plane and in space (tensors, transformations). Hooke’s law. Natural stress state and in-situ measurement techniques. Mechanical behaviour of isotropic and anisotropic rock materials. Rock failure criteria (Tresca, Von Mises, Coulomb, Griffith). Laboratory tests. Anisotropy of rock masses. Introduction to discontinuum mechanics. Engineering characterisation of discontinuities. Shear strength and stiffness behaviour. Shear strength criteria. Deformability and strength of rock masses: in-situ tests, scale effects, empirical models, computational methods. Hydraulic behaviour of rock masses – hydro-mechanical coupling. Design parameters in rock engineering design. Numerical analysis of the discontinuum based on the Distinct Element method. Improvement of engineering properties and stabilization of rock masses: grouting, bolts and anchors, shotcrete, drainage. Dimensioning and specification of remedial measures, construction quality control.
Keywords
Rock Mechanics, Continuum and discontinuum medium, Rock failure criteria, Joint shear behavior, Numerical analyses
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 28 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 11 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 24 | 0.9 | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 6 | 0.2 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 40 | 1.4 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 112 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative)
Last Update
25-05-2020
