MINE 411: Rock Mechanics/Ground Control

Course Description

Rock properties and behavior, in-situ stress field, mine layout and geological effects; design of entry, pillar, and bolt systems, convergence and stress measurements, surface subsidence, roof control plan, slope stability, and laboratory sessions.

Pre-requisite Courses

These courses must be taken before taking MINE 411:

• MINE 205: Underground Mining Systems
• MINE 206: Surface Mining Systems
• MAE 243: Mechanics of Materials
• GEOL 342: Structural Geology for Engineers