Geomechanics and Underground Support Design in Unwedge

Ensuring the stability of underground excavations is one of the most critical challenges in mining and civil engineering. This text-only course provides a comprehensive introduction to geomechanics and teaches you how to design reliable support systems using Unwedge software. You will develop the practical skills needed to analyze structural stability, identify potential rock wedges, and calculate appropriate support parameters to prevent underground failures. What you'll learn: * Understand the core concepts of rock mechanics, jointing, and structural geology. * Model underground excavations and define joint characteristics in Unwedge. * Analyze wedge stability and calculate safety factors for different excavation orientations. * Design effective support systems using rock bolts, shotcrete, and straps. * Apply empirical rock mass classification systems like RMR and the Q-system to guide your designs. * Interpret software reports to make data-driven engineering decisions. The course begins with foundational definitions of geomechanics and rock mass behavior before guiding you through step-by-step text tutorials on setting up and analyzing models in Unwedge. You will practice through written exercises and real-world design scenarios. This course is designed for beginner geotechnical engineers, mining engineering students, and professionals transitioning into underground design, with no prior software experience required. Start mastering underground support design and elevate your geotechnical engineering skills today.