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669-0202-00L 3 Credits WBZ D-ERDW

Fall Course: Characterisation of Rock and Rock Mass Behaviour for Underground Excavations

Herbstkurs: Charakterisierung von Fels und Anwendungen im Untertagebau

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Claudio Madonna, Prof. Dr. Jordan Aaron, Dr. Heike Willenberg, Dr. Radhika Vidanage De Silva, Prof. Dr. Linard Cantieni, Dr. Julia Leuthold
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:32

Abstract

The course focuses on the characterization of rock as a basis for describing rock mass behaviour used in the planning and construction of underground excavations.

Objective

Participants learn the geological, geomechanical and hydrogeological factors necessary for the assessment and are able to estimate the influence of geological conditions on underground excavations.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
WBZ
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Herbstkurs: Charakterisierung von Fels und Anwendungen im Untertagbau
Blockkurs Der Kurs wird alle 3 Jahre angeboten.
No time listed 40 h semesterly

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