Study programme 2023-2024 | Français | ||
Project in Geomechanics | |||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Engineering (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Engineering |
Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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UI-B3-IRCIVI-525-M | Compulsory UE | DESCAMPS Fanny | F408 - Génie Minier |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 6 | 54 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5.00 | 2nd term |
AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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I-GRMI-031 | Project in Geomechanics | 6 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
I-POLY-030 | Implement your personal career plan (Creathon) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | ?% |
Programme component |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes of UE
describe the geology of the rock mass (visual and microscopic analysis);
assess the quality indexes of the rock mass;
collect rock samples and prepare the laboratory test specimens;
measure petro-physical properties (density, porosity, permeability);
identify the constitutive laws and assess the physical and mechanical properties;
collaborative work, organisation, communication.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
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.
Prior Experience
Mechanical behaviour of geomaterials; general geology and petrography; structural geology; fundamentals of computer programming; statistics; electronic measurements and instrumentation.
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
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I-GRMI-031 |
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I-POLY-030 |
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Mode of delivery
AA | Mode of delivery |
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I-GRMI-031 |
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I-POLY-030 |
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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I-GRMI-031 | Not applicable |
I-POLY-030 | Not applicable |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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I-GRMI-031 | Not applicable |
I-POLY-030 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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I-GRMI-031 | 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. |
I-POLY-030 | Not applicable |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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I-GRMI-031 | Authorized |
I-POLY-030 | Unauthorized |
Term 2 Assessment - type
AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment |
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I-GRMI-031 |
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I-POLY-030 |
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Term 2 Assessment - comments
AA | Term 2 Assessment - comments |
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I-GRMI-031 | The evaluation concerns the written report (weight 50%) and the oral presentation (weight 50%) by groups of students (20 minutes of presentation and 20 minutes of discussion). This last presentation is organised in a presence of a jury composed by all academic and scientific members involved in the supervision of the project works. An overall individual mark is attributed taking into account the oral presentation but also the degree of participation of students during the course of the project: presence when the various laboratory tests were performed, involvement, etc. |
I-POLY-030 | Participation is mandatory as well as writing a report and taking part in an interview. The Learning Activity is validated or not on base of the report and the interview. This decision is passed on to the holder of the project of concerned BAB3. |
Term 3 Assessment - type
AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
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I-GRMI-031 |
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I-POLY-030 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
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I-GRMI-031 | If a student failed to get the required credits, it can be asked, either individually or collectively for the entire group, to re-write the report. An evaluation will then be organised by supervisors as for the first session. This last evaluation will be organised necessarily during the course of the session. |
I-POLY-030 | No retake allowed but the jury can define exceptions in some instances. |