Project Info
Multi-modal characterization of rock joints
Reza Hedayat | hedayat@mines.edu and Gabriel Walton | gwalton@mines.edu
The project aims at characterizing rock surfaces for prediction of strength and roughness that can help with stability evaluation of rock slopes, structures and tunnels.
Elucidate the interdisciplinary nature of the project
The project is multifaceted and requires both mechanical and surface characterization of rock joints.
More Information
1. https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org/gsa/geosphere/article/8/1/222/132518/experimental-evaluation-of-terrestrial-lidar-based
2. https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/2014GL060848
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Student Preparation
Qualifications
Student #1 -Experience with programing languages and/or laboratory testing of any materials
Student #2 – Experience with programing languages and/or laboratory testing of any materials
Time Commitment
20- 40 hours/month
Skills/Techniques Gained
Numerical programing and experimental skills
Mentoring Plan
Weekly meetings with the group and working with Graduate students in our teams.