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Syllabus template 1

Rock Mechanics Laboratory Practical (Part of the Rock Mechanics Course)

Course number: Meeting time: Location(s): Credit points (ECTS): Course language: Course inscription: 1 English required [deadline] [how/where to register, e.g. E-mail, online-form.. ] Lecturer(s) Lemy, Frank [Second lecturer] [Third lecturer] HIL D23.2 [Office Number/Building] [Office Number/Building] 01/633 6818 Frank.lemy@erdw.ethz.ch [Office Phone] [E-mail] [Office Phone] [E-mail]

Teaching assistant(s) / tutor(s) To be determined [Name] Contact information Course url: [www.webct.ethz.ch] Official contact person: Lemy, Frank [Official contact address /phone number / course e-mail] Official contact person teaching assistant(s): [Name] [Official contact address /phone number / course e-mail] Hours of contact: [Office hours / e-mail reaction time] Hours of contact: [Office hours / e-mail reaction time] [Office Number/Building] [Office Number/Building] [Office Phone] [E-mail] [Office Phone] [E-mail]

Rationale, course aims, and objectives Rationale: Aims

( Leitidee; see document Lernziel-Planung, chap. 1.1)

The rock mechanics laboratory practical is a part and a complement to the rock mechanics course. The first aim of this lab course is to illustrate some of the principles taught during the rock mechanics course concerning the behaviour of intact rock samples. It is also an essential part of a master program in engineering geology since this course allows the students to become familiar with fundamental and index tests used in practice to quantify intact rock properties. - Knowledge of laboratory and index testing methods commonly used in rock engineering (principles, advantages and limitations, selection of the most appropriate testing method with respect to the problem requirements and constraints;)

Objectives
( dispositive Lernziele; see document Lernziel-Planung, chap. 1.1) DiZ

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Syllabus template 2 - Analysis of laboratory results (data processing, variability and significance; validity of the results ;) - Interpretation of test results with respect to intact rock properties (anisotropy, damage, brittle vs. ductile behaviours,) Teaching philosophy [What is your approach for teaching this course? What are your expected teaching methods? What are the students responsibilities?] Intact rock sample behaviour is observed and quantified in laboratory. Students are responsible for relating lab results to basic rock mechanics principles and intact rock behaviours. Prerequisites Maximum number of participants: 12 The maximum number of students is 12 due to the limited number of laboratory equipments. However, the number of participants could be increased if two laboratory sessions per week are organized. Every student registered to the rock mechanics course has the required knowledge to follow the laboratory practical.

Courses must be completed: Courses recommended: Skills, knowledge, experience:

Tentative course outline / schedule [day 1 / date] Topic: Introductory lecture 2 hours [day 2 / date] Topic: Fundamental laboratory tests I : uniaxial and brazilian tests 3 hours [Meeting time] Classroom Student self-study / Assignments: [Meeting time] Laboratory (IG) Student self-study / Assignments: Lab preparation (1 hour) [day 3 / date] Topic: Fundamental laboratory tests II : triaxial tests 3 hours [Meeting time] Laboratory (IG) Student self-study / Assignments: Lab preparation (1 hour) [day 4 / date] Topic: Index tests: Point load test, acoustics wave velocity. 3 hours [Meeting time] Laboratory (EG) Student self-study / Assignments: Lab preparation (1 hour) [day 5/ date] Topic: Group presentations and discussions 2 hours [Meeting time] Classroom Student self-study / Assignments: DiZ

Presentation preparation (3 hours) Writing of the report (11 hours)

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Syllabus template 3 Notes [e.g. preliminary talks...]

Material Script: Required or recommended (text)books: Other necessary equipment or material: Rock mechanics laboratory testing methods lecture notes/ available from the web Engineering Rock Mechanics - An Introduction to the Principles by J.A. Hudson and J.P. Harrison, Elsevier Science: Oxford, 1997. required / recommended

Assessment / Grading criteria

(didactical manual for examinations, see document Leitfaden fr das Planen, Durchfhren und Auswerten von Prfungen an der ETHZ; Eugster&Lutz 2003)

assessment during course assessment end of semester Semesterendprfungen Sessionsprfung Inscription for assessment: [deadline] [how/where to register, e.g. E-mail, online-form.. ] Prerequisites: Group presentation Defaults: 15 minute presentation about the analysis and interpretation of laboratory results. 25 % weight of total mark Laboratory report Deadline: [Deadline] Defaults: 10 page report on the presentation, analysis and interpretation of laboratory results and their practical implications. [fail-pass criteria] [Yes/No?] [special arrangements...] What will be assessed: Abilities to write technical reports, to interpret and synthesize experimental results. What will be assessed: Abilities to communicate orally, to interpret and to utilize experimental results.

75% weight of total mark Grading criteria: Marks: Notes: Services / Help Glossary: Helpline: [http://www.fish.washington.edu/naturemapping/mollusks/glossary.html] [questions about the excursion -> contact teaching assistant] [questions about exams -> FAQ]

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