Ground support for tunnels in rock

One of the most important tasks of a tunneling/mining professional is to develop construction and ground support methods that achieve safe underground excavations. Safety must be guaranteed not only throughout the design life of the structure (long-term) but also during construction (short-term). To successfully complete this task, engineers must have, as a minimum, basic knowledge of the design principles associated with ground support. The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with easy-to-understand introductions to some of the knowledge required to design ground support for tunnels in rock.