Introduction to Rock Mechanics Credit Hours: 3 Course Description Introduction to the brittle field of rock deformation, the rock mass concept, and its role for site characterization and engineering design. Understanding rock as a material, the relationship between stress and strain, and deformation and failure of rock to classify rock fracture types and rock fracturing behavior. Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:Graduate students are required to write a research paper containing original research and a literature review that applies the learned material in this course to a topic of their choice. The topic of the research paper, however, must be relevant to geomechanics and must be approved by the instructor. The research paper must be comparable in content and style to topics covered in the "International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences" or a similar journal in the field (10-15 written pages and 20-40 references). A brief outline of the approved topic is due before the detailed literature review and the research begins. A detailed outline and list of references will be due mid-semester, with the final draft being due on the last day of class. The research paper will be graded and be a substantial part of the overall course grade. Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes Analytical Thinking The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts. UGA BULLETIN Semester Offered: Fall Level: Graduate Undergraduate
