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Discrete models of rock mass

Study program:
Name of subject: Discrete models of rock mass
Instructors:
Status: -
ECTS:
Prerequisites: Bachelor and Master degrees.
Course Objectives:
Purpose of the subject is to tech students when is it acceptable to model rock mass as continuum, and when it is necessary to model it as discrete medium regarding the accuracy of the outcome.
Learning Outcomes:
Students should be able to use and apply some of the methods used for discrete modelling of rock mass.
Content:

Theory teaching
Analysis of the rock mass - underground opening system. Relation between the size of primary blocks and size of the underground opening. Discrete Element Method (DEM). Distinct Element Method (UDEC, 3DEC, DDA).

Practical teaching
Written report that follows the theoretical part of the course.

Suggested Reading List:
  1. ITASCA Consulting Group Inc. UDEC Manual, 1992.
  2. ITASCA Consulting Group Inc. 3DEC Manual, 1994.
  3. Cundall PA. Hart RD. Numerical modelling of discontinua. Eng Comput 1992; 9: 101-13
  4. ITASCA Consulting Group Ltd. PFC codes manuals. 1995.
Conduct of the Course:
Lecture. Individual interactive work on problem solving.
Fund hours:
Lectures Exercises Other forms of teaching Study research
Assessment:
Final Exam ECTS
Oral Exam30
Written exam

Classwork Assessment ECTS
Class Participationа10
Practical Classes20
Seminars40
Additional Assessment Criteria: -


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