- Engineering geology
- Tunnnel blasting
- Tunnel Boring Machine
- Tunnel support
- Tunnel ventilation
- Grouting
- Enviromental issues
- Tunnel cost, time and planning
- Tunnel contract
- Construction mangement
- Risk analysis
AF2608 Tunnel Engineering 6.0 credits
When the course is done , those students taking part shall be able to:
Design tunnels, rock support and grouting and evaluate the most important issues in the procedure
Evaluate tunnel excavtion method from technical and production aspects
Analyse cost and time for ordinary tunnels based on risks and construction management principles
Carry out a basic design of tunnel ventilation
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus AF2608 (Autumn 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
When the course is done, those students taking part shall be able to:
Design tunnels, rock support and grouting and evaluate the most important issues in the procedure
Evaluate tunnel excavtion method from technical and production aspects
Analyse cost and time for ordinary tunnels based on risks and construction management principles
Carry out a basic design of tunnel ventilation
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
At least 120 credits academic studies in Engineering, Science, or Planning including documented proficiency in English B or equivalent (TOEFL, IELTS e g).
AF 2602 Rock Mechanics
Recommended prerequisites
AF 2602 Rock Mechanics
Equipment
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Literature
- Hoek and Brown: Underground excavtion of rock
- Palmström and Stille: Rock Engineering
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 3.0 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.
Other requirements for final grade
- Ten1-examination, 4.5 hp
- Övn1-exercises, 3.0 hp
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
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
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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