Content of Learning Activity

The geomechanics project proposes to work on an original case study on a dedicated site: rock slope stability, underground work (tunnel), evolution of an open pit quarry to an underground quarry, etc. There are multiple objectives: stating correctly the problem by identifying pertinent elements (developing analytical turn of mind), integrating the problem in a specific context (geological framework, rocks and rock masses), and proposing a constitutive law for the studied rock.

Work in collaboration with professionnals, site visits, flipped and multidisciplinary pedagogy

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)