MINING 7102 - Mine Geotechnical Engineering

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

Mining methods selection - core geotechnical risks; rock mass discontinuity mapping techniques; collection, analysis and application of geotechnical data (including basic statistics); rock mass classification systems - practical applications; excavation stability and spans - applications 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 & 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. The course provides students with a practical understanding of the application of geotechnical engineering principles in mining from the perspective of planning, design and operations. The course covers soft and hard rock, as well as underground and open-cut mining systems.

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Course Details

Course Code	MINING 7102
Course	Mine Geotechnical Engineering
Coordinating Unit	School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Assessment	exams and assignments

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Noune Melkoumian

noune.melkoumian@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

See Course Planner and/or the Course Profile on MyUni.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course the students will:

Have the ability to recognise major geotechnical applications and their significance within the mainstream mining systems and conditions.
Have sound working knowledge of fundamental mechanisms and geotechnical principles within the context of practical mining applications
Have the ability to recognise the role and importance of geotechnical principles in a comprehensive range of mining applications, both from a technical perspective, and from the risk and operational management perspective

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 2, 3
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	2, 3
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 2, 3
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	2, 3
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 2, 3

Learning Resources
Required Resources
- Lecture and self-study materials
- PowerPoint slides
- Video and/or audio recordings of lecture sessions (if corresponding technology is available at the lecture venue);
- Relevant videos and scientific and technical papers
- Study/Reading Guide (available under Course Information on MyUni)
- Discussions based on mining case studies
- Tutors
- Rocscience software
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- CAT suite
Recommended Resources
There are no prescribed textbooks for this course. However, the following references may be of assistance, as are a range of industry reports and professional journals.
- Rock Mechanics and the Design of Structures in Rock. L Obert & WI Duvall, John Wiley & Sons (1967).
- Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics, JC Jaeger & NGW Cook, Chapman & Hall (1979).
- Rock Mechanics for Underground Mining GHG Brady & ET Brown, (3rd ed. 2005) published by Springer.
- Coal Mine Ground Control. SS Peng, John Wiley & Sons (1986).
- Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring in Open Pit and Underground Mining. T Szwedzicki (ed.), AA Balkema (1993).
- Rock Support in Mining and Underground Construction. PK Kaiser & DR McCreath (eds.), AA Balkema (1992).
- Rock Slope Engineering. E Hoek & JW Bray, Inst. of Mining & Metallurgy, London (1994).
- Rockbursts in Coal Mines and their Prevention. G Brauner, AA Balkema (1994).
- Australian Coal Mining Practice – Monograph 12. AJ Hargraves, CH Martin (eds.), AusIMM (1975) (2007 new edition)
- Subsidence Engineers’ Handbook. National Coal Board (1975).
- Rock Support and Reinforcement Practice in Mining. E Villaescusa, C Windsor & A Thompson (eds.), AA Balkema (1999).
- Cablebolting in Underground Mines. D Hutchinson & M Diederichs, BiTech Publishers (1996).
- Deep and high stress mining, 1st Int’l Seminar, ACG, Perth, 2002 .
- MassMin2000 Conf. Proceedings, AusIMM, Brisbane, 2000.
- ISRM 2003 Proceedings – Technology roadmap for rock mechanics, South Africa (SAIMM).
- Ground control in mining - Technology and practice, Proc. Of 1st Aust. Ground control in Mining Conf., UNSW, ed. Hebblewhite, 2003.
- Surface support in mining, ed. Potvin, Stacey & Hadjigeorgiou, ACG – WA, 2004.
Online Learning

Information about the course and relevant teaching materials (lecture slides, additional reading materials, assignment handouts etc) will be posted on MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is taught in collaboration with all other MEA Universities (WASM at the Curtin University of Technology, UNSW, and UQ). The course teaching and learning modes involve:

- Activity-based learning: The course utilises activity-based learning methods. Activity-based learning is different from the traditional face-to-face lecture format of a lecturer in front of the class doing most of the talking. The sessions could include traditional
lecture using a PowerPoint presentation, in-class activity, self-study and tutorial session to reinforce the learning.

- Lectures and tutorials: Assignment work will be supported with weekly tutorial sessions. The contents of these are aligned with
the assignments to help students. Although this is an activity-based course, it is advised that most work be conducted within the School.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Contact on average of up to 4 hours per week.

Learning Activities Summary

This course involves face to face lecture and tutorial sessions. See the course profile on MyUni for the detailed learning activity summary.

Specific Course Requirements

Assumed Knowledge: C&ENVENG 2069, C&ENVENG 3071 & C&ENVENG 3072; MINING 2010 (Mining Geomechanics)

MINNG 7102 – Mine Geotechnical Engineering course follows on from the Mining Geomechanics (MINING 7072), and presents many of the practical applications of rock mechanics to mining engineering by way of further theory and method definition plus case studies of mining applications.

Small Group Discovery Experience

N/A

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Assessment Summary

Datailed handouts for each assignment are available on the Course website on MyUni.

Assessment Related Requirements

Students must submit both assignments and sit the final examination to pass the course.

Assessment Detail

Assignment-1: 20%
Assignment-2: 30%
Final examination: 50%

Submission

Detailed information on the submission requirements is stated in the assignment handouts, and in the course profile.

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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