UNSW Handbook Course - Operational geotechnical management (underground coal mining)

Operational geotechnical management (underground coal mining) - MNNG5060


	Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
	School: School of Mining Engineering
	Course Outline: http://www.mining.unsw.edu.au/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
	Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Excluded: MINE5060
	CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
	Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

Risk assessment methodologies and core geotechnical risks in underground coal mining; geotechnical risk management strategies; preparation of strata control management plans; geotechnical hazard mapping; geotechnical instrumentation; role and design of geotechnical measurement and monitoring systems; underground data collection; rock fall recovery techniques; geotechnical audits, quality assurance; geotechnical variability and dealing with non-compliance; geotechnical training; safe operating procedures; use of specialist consultants; geotechnical reporting and management interaction; professional responsibilities and accountabilities.

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