Monday, December 26, 2011

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KHARAGPUR, Short Term Course on Rock Mechanics for Practicing Engineers

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KHARAGPUR
KHARAGPUR - 721 302 (W.B.), INDIA



Short Term Course on Rock Mechanics for Practicing Engineers


SHORT-TERM COURSE
On
ROCK MECHANICS FOR PRACTICING ENGINEERS
January 11-15, 2012

Organised by
DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KHARAGPUR
KHARAGPUR - 721 302 (W.B.), INDIA



ABOUT THE COURSE
Geomechanics covers the engineering behaviour of rock and rock masses in both mining and civil engineering applications. The practice of rock mechanics are continuously evolving and making significant progress for improving productivity and safety. Several civil /mining companies have successfully implemented rock mechanics principles to solve short and long term geotechnical issues at their sites. As a result, the importance of rock mechanics and ground control of surface and underground excavations are felt more now than ever before.

This course is specifically designed to expose rock mechanics practitioners to the newer and state-of-the-art know-how in rock mechanics. The course is aimed to equip participants with the latest rock mechanics technologies and impart knowledge of relevant case studies and typical rock mechanics applications.

Emphasis will be placed on practical hands-on tutorials on principles of rock mechanics as well as laboratory investigation to find the physical and mechanical properties of rock. This course starts from the basics with the recent developments and focuses on their applications to solve real life problems.


COURSE CONTENT
Principles of Rock Mechanics
Physical and mechanical properties of rock
Insitu stresses: Instrumentation and Measurements
Rock mass classification
Stress, strain and stress-strain relationships
Rock mass behaviour and failure criteria
Stress distribution around underground and surface excavations
Applied Rock Mechanics
Support design for underground and surface opening e.g. stope design, bord and pillar design, longwall panel design, etc


Stability of deep mines/excavations
Slope stability of soils, rocks and dumps
Subsidence: Prediction and control
Numerical modelling of rock engineering problems
Hands-on-experience on Laboratory testing of rock
Discussion on CASE STUDIES presented by the participants

The lectures will be delivered by the faculties with proven knowledge, and demonstrable ability in teaching, consultancy, and research.



WHO CAN ATTEND?
The course will be useful for the executives and supervisory staff engaged in planning and design as well as for those who are engaged in day to day excavation process. The academicians and researchers can also benefitted by the deliberations of this course.



HOW TO APPLY
Please send your nomination with requisite course fee to the Course Coordinator on or before January 05, 2012.



ACCOMODATION
Accommodation for the participants will be arranged "Guest House" of IIT Kharagpur on payment basis after confirmation of their participation.



IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for receiving nomination:January 05, 2012
Course dates: January 11-15, 2012.



COURSE FEE:

Industry: Rs. 20,000/- per participant

Academic and Research Organization: Rs. 10,000/- per participant


Payment is to be made through a bank draft drawn in favour of "CEP-STC, IIT KHARAGPUR" Payable at any nationalised bank at Kharagpur. The course fee does not include boarding and lodging charges.



CERTIFICATE

Certificate will be issued to each participant from the Office of "Dean (Continuing Education), IIT Kharagpur".


Course Coordinators
Prof. Abhiram Kumar Verma
Principal Coordinator
Department of Mining Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal- 721 302, India
Phone: +91 3222 283710
Mobile: +91 9476433770
Fax: +91 3222 2827000/ 255303
Email: abhiram.verma@gmail.com

Prof. Debasis Deb
Co-Cordinator
Department of Mining Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal- 721 302, India
Phone: +91 3222 283724
Mobile: +91 9434701966
Fax: +91 3222 2827000/ 255303
Email: deb.kgp@gmail.com

Prof. K. Uma Maheshwar Rao
Co-Cordinator
Department of Mining Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal- 721 302, India
Phone: +91 3222 283716
Mobile: +91 9733888099
Fax: +91 3222 2827000/ 255303
Email: umakaranam@gmail.com



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