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MINE4012Shaft And Tunnel Technology2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MINING ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Bayram ERÇIKDI
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instruction
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The course aims to provide the students with a general knowledge of tunnels and shafts, methods of excavation and support, rock mass and material's behavior in tunnels and to enable them safety and regulations in tunnelling.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : gain fundamental knowledge in modern tunneling techniques and methods5,91,3
LO - 2 : specify the site investigation requirements and their strengths and limitations for tunnel design and construction5,91
LO - 3 : choose an appropriate tunneling technique for varying rock and soil materials5,91,3
LO - 4 : take responsibility to carry out tunnel design and driving5,91,3
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Shaft and tunnel boring machines, Rock mass classification systems, methods of tunnel excavation, parameters influencing excavation performance, tunnel excavation using drilling and blasting, injection, ground support, design of tunnels.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1General knowledge, lesson aim, subject, contents and materials.
 Week 2Introduction to tunnelling, its historical development, reasons for tunnel construction, mine and transportation tunnels.
 Week 3Planning phases of underground openings, tunnel route selection, feasibility study.
 Week 4Rock mass classification systems, Terzaghi's classification, RQD Classification, RMR Classification System.
 Week 5Q Classification system, New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), The principles of NATM.
 Week 6Tunnel driving methods, Full-face tunnelling method.
 Week 7Tunnel driving methods by blasting in tunnel.
 Week 8Mid-term exam
 Week 9Tunnel boring machines.
 Week 10Tunnel boring machines.
 Week 11Tunnel support systems.
 Week 12A written midterm exam.
 Week 13Shotcrete applications for tunnels.
 Week 14Tunnel ventilation.
 Week 15Health and safety in tunnel construction.
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Lecture handouts
 
Recommended Reading
1Whittaker, N.B., Frith, C.R. 1990; Tunnelling design, stability and construction, The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy Pub, London
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 1,6 50
In-term studies (second mid-term exam) 12
End-of-term exam 16 1,6 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 13 26
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 5 10
Arasınav için hazırlık 1 6 6
Arasınav 1.5 1 1.5
Kısa sınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 1 6 6
Dönem sonu sınavı 1.5 1 1.5
Total work load52