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AF2607 Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus AF2607 (Autumn 2007–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AF2607 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

In the course the following will be taken up

  • Pre investigations methods and interpretation
  • Mechanical properties of the rock mass
  • Rock mass classifications
  • Stability problems for tunnelling
  • Water in rock and leakage to tunnels
  • Rock mechanical calculations
  • Rock support and grouting
  • Drill and blasting technology
  • TBM tunnelling
  • Time and cost estimation of tunnel projects
  • Environmental disturbance from tunnel projects

Intended learning outcomes

The objective of the course is to give the students knowledge in order to be able to design an ordinary tunnel or other underground opening. They shall also be able to write method statements for a tunnel excavation in Swedish bedrock.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Fundamental courses in soil mechanics and foundation engineering.

Literature

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

Written examination (TEN1; 6 cr) and laboratory work (LAB1;1,5 cr)

Examiner

No information inserted

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ABE/Soil- and Rock Mechanics

Education cycle

Second cycle