Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Do geotechnical core logging based on Q and RMR Sytems

Learn GSI rock mass charecterization

Learn how to use some geomechanical software packages (Dips, Phase2, Roclab, Unwedge, etc.)

Learn underground support elements

Learn empirical underground excavation support design

Learn empirical and analytical pillar (room and pillar, crown, sill) designs

Learn open stope dimensioning

Learn empirical and analytical shaft pillar design

Learn introductory backfill design