Examples and Case Histories


Examinations Scope Outline

During the course we will be looking at examples from many parts of the world to illustrate the influence of geology on engineering. Whenever possible case histories will be drawn from Western Canada. Case histories will include:

Surface and Underground Mines

Tunnelling Projects

Underground Storage Schemes

Rock and Soil Slope Failures

Highway Construction Projects

Dams and Reservoirs

Contaminant Spills

Site Investigations


Examinations Scope Outline
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