MIN 575 - Tunneling & Underground Construction

3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)

This course will cover the most significant aspects of tunnel and underground construction in hard rock and soft ground, including site investigation, design, construction techniques, ground support design, tunnel utilities, construction sequencing and scheduling, and costs.

Prerequisite(s): Recommended preparation MIN 467 or ECIV 486. Course generally offered 1st semester.