ICYA-4512 Underground Construction
Underground works are geotechnical works that have a complex behavior from the point of view of stability and the possible effects they could have on nearby works. With respect to their location relative to the surface these works can be very deep (generally in solid rock) or very shallow. This course studies the stability of these two types of underground works. An analysis of the stability of deep tunnels requires proper knowledge of the mechanical behavior of rocks. That is why a significant part of this course will be dedicated to studying rock mechanics. The second part of the course will cover stresses and deformations around deep and shallow tunnels and examine the reinforcements necessary to sustain those tunnels.
Instructor
Caicedo Bernardo
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