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Geo Eng 6477: Discontinuous Rock

Nature and properties of discontinuous rock masses, genesis and properties of joints, role of joints in rock shear strength, slope of stability of jointed rock, fracture flow hydrogeology. Modeling of the mechanical behavior of fractured rock.

Time/Day: 07:00 pm - 09:30 pm M
Prerequisites: Min Eng 4823 or Geo Eng 5471.
Units: 3
Course Component(s): Lecture
Introduction Video(s):Real Player Windows Media | Kaltura

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Campus Delivery Mode Class Status Class Nbr Section
Distance Education Internet OPEN 72183 1DIS

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