4 ECTS credits
110 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4018726FNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
The valid fiche can be found at the following link: CNST- H529. Change the language to English in the dropdown menu on top of the page.
Part I: Rock mechanics
Physical properties of rocks
Strength and deformability of intact rocks
Discontinuities
Strength and deformability of rock masses
In-situ stress state
Rock slope stability
Part II: Underground constructions
Excavation methods
Support systems
Design
Surface settlements
Engineering geological issues
Copies of the slides provided on Pointcarré/UV
A field visit day should be organized according to the possibilities.
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
- describe the basic concepts of rock mechanics
- characterize the main properties of rock mass
- explain how the rock behaviour influences some rock engineering applications (tunnels, etc.)
- design a tunnel lining and propose a tunnel excavation method
- calculate the stability of a rock slope and propose solutions to ensure the stability
The Master of Science in Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering.
The Master of Science in Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy.
The Master of Science in Engineering can reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity).
The Master of Science in Engineering can correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
The Master of Science in Engineering can present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience.
The Master of Science in Engineering can think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information.
The Master of Science in Engineering has a critical attitude towards one’s own results and those of others
The Master of Science in Engineering has consciousness of the ethical, social, environmental and economic context of his/her work and strives for sustainable solutions to engineering problems including safety and quality assurance aspects.
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering can design (conceptually and quantitatively) geotechnical structures by applying the fundamental concepts of soil mechanics.
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering – Option Construction and Geomaterials can integrate the behaviour of geomaterial as a construction or a geological material in complex civil engineering problems.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 40% of the final mark.
PRAC Report determines 40% of the final mark.
SELF Presentation determines 20% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Report category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the SELF Presentation category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Written report on a tunnel project (40%)
Oral presentation on a tunnel worksite (20 %)
Oral examination in June (40%): theory + questions on the report
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)