Study programme 2022-2023Français
Project in Geomechanics
Learning Activity
CodeLecturer(s)Associate Lecturer(s)Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s)Establishment
I-GRMI-031
  • DESCAMPS Fanny
  • VANDYCKE Sara
    • UMONS
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    HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term
    FrançaisFrançais654000Q2


    Content of Learning Activity

    quarry site; observation of structural and geological characteristics of the rock mass; drawings; sampling of the targeted zone; preparation of specimens; petrographic description; physical (porosity, density, permeability) and mechanical (various test types both in atmospheric and under confinement conditions) characterisation; specific topic related to the studied material; uploading of the results in the data base of the laboratory; redaction of a report.

    Required Learning Resources/Tools

    Not applicable

    Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

    Not applicable

    Other Recommended Reading

    Brown E.T. : " Rock Charactrization - Testing and Monitoring, ISRM suggested methods " ; Pergamon Presse, 1981
    Lemaître J. et Chaboche J.L: " Mécanique des matériaux solides ", Dunod, 1985.
    Jaeger J.C., Cook N.G.W. : " Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics ", Chapman and Hall, 1979.
    Vutukuri V.S., Lama R.D. : " Handbook on Mechanical properties of rocks ", 2 tomes, Trans Tech Publications, 1978.
    Coussy O. : " Mécanique des milieux poreux " ; Technip, Paris 1991.

    Mode of delivery

    • Face-to-face

    Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

    • Cours magistraux
    • Conférences
    • Ateliers et projets encadrés au sein de l'établissement

    Evaluations

    The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)

    (*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
    Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 26/07/2022
    Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 20/06/2023
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