CIVL 4700 Introduction to Rock Mechanics [3-1-0:3]
The course introduces basic concepts of rock mechanics and its engineering application. The course covers rock mass classification; stress-strain analysis, strength and failure criteria of intact rock, discontinuities and rock mass, analysis of engineering problems in rock slopes, underground openings and rock foundation.
Lecture Videos -- Rock'n Roll !
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| Week 1 | Index properties of rock | 5 Feb 2014 | 7 Feb 2014 |
| Week 2 | Index properties of rock | 12 Feb 2014 | 14 Feb 2014 |
| Week 3 | Stress-Strain, Elasticity | 19 Feb 2014 | 21 Feb 2014 |
| Week 4 | Stress-Strain, Elasticity | 26 Feb 2014 | 28 Feb 2014 |
| Week 5 | Failure Criterion of Intact Rock | 5 March 2014 | 7 March 2014 |
| Week 6 | Failure Criterion of Jointed Rock | 12 March 2014 | 14 March 2014 |
| Week 7 | Failure Criterion of Jointed Rock | 19 March 2014 | 21 March 2014 |
| Week 8 | Rock Slope Engineering | 26 March 2014 | 28 March 2014 |
| Week 9 | Rock Slope Engineering | 2 April 2014 | 4 April 2014 |
| Week 10 | Underground Engineering | 9 April 2014 | 11 April 2014 |
| Spring Break | |||
| Week 11 | Underground Engineering | 23 April 2014 | 25 April 2014 |
| Week 12 | Underground /Rock Foundation | 30 April 2014 | 2 May 2014 |
| Week 13 | Rock Foundation | 7 May 2014 | 9 May 2014 |
| Final Exam |