Mining Geotechnics and Mine Design
Subject ENGR90015 (2011)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011: Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
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Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 36 hours (Lectures: 2 hours per week, Tutorials: 1 hour per week) Total Time Commitment: 144 hours
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Prerequisites: |
The following subjects are required Note: ENGR90014 Underground Mining and Planning Methods may be taken concurrently Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: | For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/ |
Subject Overview: |
The subject is an introduction to the application of geomechanics principles for the investigation of conditions, the design and the operation of a mine. Mining includes open pit, dredging and underground methods, for granular materials, coal and hard-rock geologic environments. Each of the range of components of the application of geomechanics are covered: Geomechanical investigations of conditions:
For open pits:
For underground mining:
Generally:
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Assessment: |
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the examination component to pass the subject |
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Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
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Notes: | Students will need access to PC/laptop. |
Related Course(s): |
Master of Mining Engineering Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering |
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