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.