Ground support for tunnels in rock course

By the end of this course, you will have the needed background and basic knowledge to understand: The typical failure mechanisms in rock tunnels and how to address them The inter-dependency between loads and resistance and its impact on design The basic ground support design principles in rock tunneling: (a) suspension, (b) reinforcement and (c) surface retention. The detailed design of rockbolts and sprayed concrete linings The impact of construction methods and excavation sequence