Rock Mechanics (CV386)

Course Name: 

Rock Mechanics (CV386)

Programme: 

B.Tech(Civil)

Category: 

Programme Specific Electives (PSE)

Credits (L-T-P): 

(3-0-0) 3

Content: 

Introduction to rock mechanics, Engineering classification of rocks, Engineering properties of intact rocks, Determinationof in situ properties - shear strength, deformation, in situ stress, strength of jointed rocks, application to rock slopes, rock blasting, ground improvement techniques in rocks and bearing capacity.

References: 

1) Jaegar and Cook, Foundation of rock masses. 2) Goodman, Introduction to rock mechanics, Wiley international
 

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Department of Civil Engineering, NITK, Surathkal
P. O. Srinivasnagar, Mangalore - 575 025
Karnataka, India.

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