EduMine Learning Program - Rock Engineering for Underground Mining

Rock Engineering for Underground Mining

A learning program for engineers and geologists involved in
mining operations, consulting and regulation

This learning program is recommended for engineers and geologists involved in mining operations, consulting and regulation who wish to enhance and/or refresh their knowledge and expertise in the application of rock engineering principles and techniques to underground mining.

For a summary of each of the courses included in this program see the course listings below. For a more detailed description of each course click on a course title below to display the course introduction, which includes information on learning objectives, requirements, duration, structure, professional development and authors.

Students who successfully complete the certification requirements for each of the courses in the learning program will receive a framed certificate.

You must be enrolled before you can register for a learning program (see enrollment information). Enrollment fees are not included in the certification fees listed below. The program certification fees represent a significant saving over registering for certification individually in each of the courses listed below.

Learning Program: Rock Engineering for Underground Mining

Number of Courses: 6
Total Learning Commitment: 66hr
Total Certification Fees: Can$695
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 6.6

(1) Geotechnical Data Collection for Excavation in Rock

A course on the general elements of data collection for design of excavation in rock, primarily as related to mining. Applicable to open pit as well as underground excavations... more ...

(2) Practical Rock Engineering 1 - Introduction

A course for mining and geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists that introduces the principles of modern rock engineering theory and practice. This course is the first in a suite of five Practical Rock Engineering courses (revised April 2007)... more ...

(3) Practical Rock Engineering 2 - Structural Analysis

A course for mining and geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists on shear strength, analysis and failure control of structurally controlled instability in a rock mass. This course is the second in a suite of five Practical Rock Engineering courses (revised April 2007)... more ...

(4) Reinforcement Design for Excavation in Rock

This course covers the general elements for underground rock reinforcement design, failure modes within the rock mass, types of rock reinforcement that may be utilized in the underground environment, and the design of shotcrete reinforcement for underground mining ... with emphasis on designing for weaker rock masses... more ...

(5) Design for Underground Metal Mines 1 - Design Parameters

The Design for Underground Metal Mines courses have been written with the mine operator in mind. Wide experience and expertise in the design of mine openings has been compiled by the author into courses that enable users to engineer their work place based upon past experience and practice augmented by sound engineering principles. Mine safety and cost effective mining are features. Design Parameters is the first of two Design for Underground Metal Mines courses by the author... more ...

(6) Design for Underground Metal Mines 2 - Design Guidelines

The Design for Underground Metal Mines courses have been written with the mine operator in mind. Wide experience and expertise in the design of mine openings has been compiled by the author into courses that enable users to engineer their work place based upon past experience and practice augmented by sound engineering principles. Mine safety and cost-effective mining are features. Design Guidelines is the second of two Design for Underground Metal Mines courses by the author... more ...

If you wish to register for this learning program, or have any questions regarding the program, contact Gareth Holden at support@edumine.com or tel: (604) 683 2037.

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