RSE3010 Mine geotechnical engineering
Faculty of Engineering
RSE3010 Mine geotechnical engineering is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs CIV2242 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RSE3010
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After RSE3010
1 unit list RSE3010 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: MNE3010
Overview
This unit provides you with an overview of the principles and practical application of rock mechanics to excavation design and design implementation (construction management). This includes; behaviour of intact rock and rock mass, in-situ stress and measurement, rock mass classification schemes, the time-dependent and dynamic behaviour of rock, ground support and reinforcement, geotechnical instrumentation and empirical excavation techniques.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Estimating rock mass quality and calculating rock mass strengthThreshold hurdle15%
- Empirical/kinematic design of caverns and slopeThreshold hurdle20%
- Numerical modelling of shallow and deep underground cavernsThreshold hurdle15%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply rock mass classification schemes and laboratory derived properties to address field scale problems relating to rock excavations.
- 2
Apply rock mechanics design methods and appreciate their limitations.
- 3
Formulate geotechnical instrumentation and Trigger Action Response Plans.
- 4
Analyse monitoring results and provide engineering recommendations.
- 5
Appreciate the risk and uncertainty associated with rock mechanics decision-making.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities36 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Where it fits
RSE3010 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
- CIVILENG01Civil engineering technical electivesCivil engineeringNo reviews yet
- REMINING01Parts C and D. Resources and mining engineering knowledge, application and professional practiceResources and mining engineeringNo reviews yet
- RERNEWNG01Resources and renewable energy engineering technical electivesResources and renewable energy engineeringNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Qianbing Zhang
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Qianbing Zhang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RSE3010?
You need CIV2242 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after RSE3010?
RSE3010 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including RSE4020.
When is RSE3010 offered?
In 2020, RSE3010 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is RSE3010?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does RSE3010 have an exam?
No. RSE3010 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include RSE3010?
RSE3010 is part of Civil engineering; Resources and mining engineering; and Resources and renewable energy engineering.