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

Location and time

Lukkkarikoneen mukaan. Ekskursiot 2 - 3. Opetus torstai iltapäivisin.

Materials

Luentomateriaali ja erikseen ilmoitettava kirjallisuus.

Teaching methods

Lähi-, etä ja itseopiskelu kurssin alussa ilmoitetulla tavalla.

Exam schedules

Tentti torstaina 11.4.

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Tentti + ekskursioit + tehtävät palautettu + jatkuvanäyttö.

Prerequisites

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