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Rock Mechanics

Rock Mechanics. Team J: Naadirah Custis , Deion Floyd. Introduction. Identifying Rocks Formation of Rocks Mine exploration Explosion/Drilling Rock sample preparation Physical Properties Rock Mechanical Testing Instrumentation. What is Rock Mechanics ?. Rock Types.

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Rock Mechanics

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  1. Rock Mechanics Team J: NaadirahCustis, Deion Floyd

  2. Introduction • Identifying Rocks • Formation of Rocks • Mine exploration • Explosion/Drilling • Rock sample preparation • Physical Properties • Rock Mechanical Testing • Instrumentation

  3. What is Rock Mechanics?

  4. Rock Types The 3 basic rock types are: • Igneous • Metamorphic • Sedimentary

  5. Identifying Rocks (Thinktank.org) (Geology.com) B) A) C) (Mamontoff.org)

  6. Formation of Rocks C) A) B)

  7. Mine Exploration A) B) C)

  8. Explosion/Drilling C) A) D) B)

  9. Rock Sample Preparation A) • Coring • Cutting • Grinding C) D) B)

  10. Physical Properties • Density • Water content • Porosity A) B)

  11. Rock Mechanical Testing • UCS Test • Cerchar Test B) A)

  12. Instrumentation • Rock Displacement • LVDT B) A) C)

  13. Test Procedure

  14. Test Procedure

  15. Test Performing

  16. Mine Visit (Graymont) 1) 2) 5) 3) 4)

  17. Why Rock Mechanics are Important? (www.world-nuclear.org) (www.shinystyle.tv) (www.thekidswindow.co)

  18. Acknowledgements • Dr. Jamal Rostami (Professor) • (Grad student) Ebrahim Farohk • Mine Company (Graymont) • SEEMS Program • Ms. Jody Markley (Director) • Mr. Derek James (Assistant Director) • Residential Staff/Teachers

  19. Thank You!!!

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