Course Introduction

Reinforcement Design for Excavation in Rock

Version: March 12 2001

James Mathis PhD PE(US) P.Eng (Canada)

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Introduction

Reinforcement Design for Excavation in Rock is intended as both a course and a technical reference for an audience of mining engineers and geotechnical engineers concerned with underground excavation in rock. A complementary course on Geotechnical Data Collection for Excavation in Rock is also available by the same author.

The objective of Reinforcement Design for Excavation in Rock is to provide a standardized base for design and application of shotcrete rock reinforcement for the underground mining environment, with an emphasis on designing for weaker rock conditions. 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.

Viewers are encouraged to first examine the companion course on Geotechnical Data Collection for Excavation in Rock to obtain the necessary background knowledge regarding types and methodologies of data collection required to conduct a thorough support analysis program. Course (session) topics include: Introduction to Rock Reinforcement Design, Failure Modes in Rock (Shear Failure, Structurally Controlled Failure, Rock Mass Failure), Rock Reinforcing Elements (Cable and Bolt Reinforcing, Other Reinforcing Elements), Shotcrete Reinforcement Design (Analytical Shotcrete Design, Empirical Shotcrete Design).

Course Content

The course consists of 10 viewing sessions of 30-60 minutes each with numerous illustrations and supporting tables plus course reviews (approximate course duration 10hrs).

Learning Outcomes

Participants who successfully complete this course and the certification requirements will be able to perform the following.

• Explain the principles and techniques of reinforcement design for the primary failure modes in underground rock excavations.

• Apply this knowledge to practical application of cable, bolt, screen, girder and shotcrete reinforcement for excavation support.

Course Requirements

Basic requirements for successful completion of this course include the following.

• A degree in civil, mining or geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, or related discipline.

Course Certification

This course qualifies for EduMine Certification. A certificate will be issued to an EduMine enrollee who registers for certification and successfully completes the certification requirements. The total certification fee for this course is Can$150.

1.0 CEUs  (Continuing Education Units) will be awarded for successful completion of certification requirements for this course. EduMine meets the Criteria for Certification established by the Authorized Provider Commission of The International Association for Continuing Education and Training, 1620 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 615, Washington, DC 20006.

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UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

This course qualifies as online learning for the University of British Columbia - Certificate in Mining Studies in the Geotechnical and Rock Mechanics stream. Students who complete the certification requirements for this course may optionally register for the Certificate in Mining Studies program and complete the associated classroom component. For further information click UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

[Note: Participation in the UBC Certificate in Mining Studies program is optional. For EduMine certification proceed as described under Course Certification above.]

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