GEOE437 GEOMECHANICS
| Course Code: |
5640437 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(2-2) |
| ECTS Credit: |
5.0 |
| Department: |
Geological Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. HALUK AKGÜN |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall or Spring Semesters. |
| Prerequisite: |
Set 1: 5610224
|
| The course set above should be completed before taking
GEOE437 GEOMECHANICS . |
Course Content
Classification and index properties of rocks. Rock strength and failure criteria. Initial stresses in rocks and their measurements. Planes of weakness and deformability of rocks. Application of geomechanics in geological engineering.
