Project Info Laser profiler Jamal Rostami | rostami@mines.edu In rock mechanics testing, measurement of sample before tests are critical. We are looking for a MechE or EE student to design and fabricate a laser profiler where rock samples can be set up and the...
Project Info Breaking rocks physically Eunhye Kim | ekim1@mines.edu “The goal is to better understand fracture behaviors of geomaterials. Questions: Why and how cracks initiate, coalesce, and propagate?” More Information Check out my publications at...
Project Info Computer simulations Eunhye Kim | ekim1@mines.edu “The goal is to better understand fracture behaviors of rock under various environmental conditions. Questions: What causes various fracture behaviors of geomaterials and how to prevent/accelerate...
Project Info New and Improved methods for rock excavation in mining and tunneling Rennie Kaunda | rkaunda@mines.edu This work aims to improve mechanical excavation of hard rock using microwaves. Efforts are being undertaken to advance methods and techniques for rock...
Project Info Hydrogeological characterization in mining and tunneling using geophysics Rennie Kaunda | rkaunda@mines.edu Hydrogeological characterization is an important consideration at mine and tunnel sites to investigate water accumulation and management, flow...
