Short Course: Rock Mass Classification for Mine Design

Doug Milne’s short course Rock Mass Classification for Mine Design is coming up this June 7-9 in Vancouver.

The purpose of this course is to provide mine staff the tools required to effectively gather geotechnical data for rock mass classification and rock mechanics design calculations. The majority of rock falls in mine operations are structurally controlled. Design is largely controlled by existing structure. It is critical that site characterization be performed so as to identify the structural factors that would affect rock slope angles, drill and blast design, support requirements, resultant dilution and span design, etc. A good understanding of rock mass structure forms the basis of rock mass classification which is used in the majority of rock mechanics design methods.

This course will include a half-day underground mapping and rock classification tour at Britannia Mine and as well as a half-day surface mapping and rock classification field trip on the outskirts of Vancouver.

For more information, see the course description.