Study Guide

Objective

On completion of the course the student knows
- methods of open excavation
- explosives and detonators used in excavation work
- tunnel excavation methods
- rock reinforcement and sealing methods
- the core elements of blasting and excavation work order instructions
- how rock cutting vibration progresses and its impact on the environment
- crushing work methods
- occupational safety measures.

Content

1. Methods of open excavation
2. Explosives and detonators used in excavation work
3. Tunnel excavation methods
4. Rock reinforcement and sealing methods
5. The core elements of blasting and excavation work order instructions
6. Rock cutting vibration and its impact on the environment
7. Crushing work methods
8. Occupational safety

Teaching methods

Pääosin luentomuotoista opetusta, johon voi sisältyä myös pieniä harjoitustöitä. Opetus tapahtuu pääsosin lähiopetuksena.

Exam schedules

Tentti opintojen lopuksi. Tenttiajankohta ilmoitetaan opintojen alussa.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

On completion of the course the student knows
- methods of open excavation
- explosives and detonators used in excavation work
- tunnel excavation methods
- rock reinforcement and sealing methods
- the core elements of blasting and excavation work order instructions
- how rock cutting vibration progresses and its impact on the environment
- crushing methods
- the basics of occupational safety considerations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

On completion of the course the student
- can choose the appropriate method of excavation, explosives and detonators for different sites
- can select and justify the injection and bolting methods suitable for a variety of rock structures
- knows the core elements of blasting and excavation work order instructions
- can explain the progress of rock cutting vibration, its impact on the environment and ways to dampen vibration
- can explain the phases of planning and implementing crushing work
- can produce a safety plan for a site with guidance.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

On completion of the course the student
- can choose the appropriate method of excavation, explosives and detonators for different sites
- can select and justify the injection and bolting methods suitable for a variety of rock structures
- knows the core elements of blasting and excavation work order instructions
- can explain the progress of rock cutting vibration, its impact on the environment and ways to dampen vibration
- can explain the phases of planning and implementing crushing work, and their impact on the quality of the end product
- can produce a safety plan for a site.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

On completion of the course the student knows
- methods of open excavation
- explosives and detonators used in excavation work
- tunnel excavation methods
- rock reinforcement and sealing methods
- the core elements of blasting and excavation work order instructions
- how rock cutting vibration progresses and its impact on the environment
- crushing methods
- the basics of occupational safety considerations.

Prerequisites

- Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering for Infrastructures
- Soil materials are familiar