MINING 4102 - Mine Geotechnical Engineering

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2020

Mining methods selection - core geotechnical risks; rock mass discontinuity mapping techniques; collection, analysis and application of geotechnical data (incl. basic statistics); rock mass classification systems - practical applications; excavation stability and spans - application to soft and hard rock; rock reinforcement and support - soft and hard rock; mine fill design and applications; coal pillar mechanics and design; longwall geomechanics; caving mechanics - hard rock; subsidence; dynamic events: seismicity, rock bursts, airblasts and outbursts; slope stability - soft and hard rock; instrumentation and monitoring; application of numerical methods to mine design; hazard assessment / ground control management / risk mitigation; case studies in numerical modelling; industry presentations/case studies. This course provides students with a practical understanding of the application of geotechnical engineering principles in mining from the perspective of planning, design and operations. This course covers soft and hard rock, as well as underground and open-cut mining systems.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MINING 4102
    Course Mine Geotechnical Engineering
    Coordinating Unit School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 4 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Assumed Knowledge C&ENVENG 2069, MINING 3071 & MINING 3072
    Restrictions Available to BE(Mining) and associated double degree students only
    Course Description Mining methods selection - core geotechnical risks; rock mass discontinuity mapping techniques; collection, analysis and application of geotechnical data (incl. basic statistics); rock mass classification systems - practical applications; excavation stability and spans - application to soft and hard rock; rock reinforcement and support - soft and hard rock; mine fill design and applications; coal pillar mechanics and design; longwall geomechanics; caving mechanics - hard rock; subsidence; dynamic events: seismicity, rock bursts, airblasts and outbursts; slope stability - soft and hard rock; instrumentation and monitoring; application of numerical methods to mine design; hazard assessment / ground control management / risk mitigation; case studies in numerical modelling; industry presentations/case studies.
    This course provides students with a practical understanding of the application of geotechnical engineering principles in mining from the perspective of planning, design and operations. This course covers soft and hard rock, as well as underground and open-cut mining systems.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Noune Melkoumian

    Course Timetable

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  • Learning Outcomes
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    Assessment Summary
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    Final examination:

    It will be take home written exam (develop and submit via MyUni solutions/answers to given problems by the set deadline).

    Students must score minimum 40 % for Final Examination to pass the course.
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    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

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