Project Lead

D. Tannant

Journal

Term 1

Details

3 credits. Mechanical properties of intact rock. Rock mass properties and classifications. Structural mapping and stereonets. Rock and rock mass strength criteria. Stresses in rock masses. Rock slope stability analysis. Empirical, analytical, and numerical analysis techniques for underground excavations. Rock support and stabilization. Credit will be granted for only one of ENGR 438 or ENGR 538. [3-2*-0] This course also covers landslide, rockfall, and debris flow hazard assessment and mitigation.
Prerequisite: ENGR 340.

Course Code
ENGR 438
Campus
UBC Okanagan
Offered?
Offered

Disaster Resilience Research Network

Vancouver, BC Canada

UBC receives support for managing its research enterprise from the federal Research Support Fund.

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