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Underground Space Technology

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This course is highly valuable for civil and geotechnical engineers involved in metro rail, tunneling, mining, and urban infrastructure projects. It helps learners understand the complexities of underground construction, improve design and execution decisions, and manage risks associated with subsurface conditions. The knowledge gained is essential for careers in tunneling, underground infrastructure development, and large-scale urban projects.

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Underground Space Technology

30 Lectures

909 min

Lecture1 : Basics of Rock Engineering : Introduction
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30 min
Lecture 2 : Basics of Rock Engineering : coring, sampling, UCS of intact rock
24 min
Lecture 3: Basics of Rock Engineering: Tensile strength and shear strength of intact rock
22 min
Lecture 4 : Basics of Rock Engineering : Classification of intact rocks, concept of rock mass, RQD
33 min
Lecture 5 : Basics of Rock Engineering : Classification of rock mass-1
28 min
Lecture 6: Basics of Rock Engineering: Classification of rock mass: Q-system and GSI
34 min
Lecture 7: Basics of Rock Engineering: Failure criteria for rocks-1
32 min
Lecture 8: Basics of Rock Engineering: Empirical failure criteria
30 min
Lecture 9: Tunneling: underground excavations
30 min
Lecture 10: Tunneling: Ground conditions
26 min
Lecture 11: Planning of and exploration for underground construction projects
30 min
Lecture 12: Underground excavation failure mechanisms
21 min
Lecture 13: Application of stereographic projection method: roof failure
33 min
Lecture 14: Application of stereographic projection method: sidewall failures-1
18 min
Lecture 15: Application of stereographic projection method: sidewall failures-2
18 min
Lecture 16: Elastic stress distribution around circular tunnels-01
41 min
Lecture 17: Elastic stress distribution around circular tunnels-02
38 min
Lecture 18: Elastic analysis of circular tunnels-displacements
53 min
Lecture 19: Thick wall cylinder in biaxial stress field
29 min
Lecture 20: Stress distribution around non-circular openings in elastic ground conditions: 01
37 min
Lecture 21: Stress distribution around non-circular openings in elastic ground conditions: 02
32 min
Lecture 22: Stress distribution under different in-situ stress conditions: design principles
31 min
Lecture 23: Stress distribution for multiple openings
28 min
Lecture 24: Openings in laminated rocks-01
35 min
Lecture 25: Openings in laminated rocks-02
25 min
Lecture 26: Openings in laminated rocks-03
24 min
Lecture 27: Openings in laminated rocks-04
23 min
Lecture 28: Elasto-plastic analysis of tunnels: Tresca yield criterion-01
40 min
Lecture 29: Elasto-plastic analysis of tunnels: Tresca yield criterion-02
28 min
Lecture 30: Elasto-plastic analysis of tunnels: Mohr-Coulomb criterion
36 min

Course details

The Underground Space Technology course provides a comprehensive understanding of the planning, design, construction, and management of underground spaces used for civil engineering infrastructure. With increasing urbanization and limited surface space, the course explains how underground space offers efficient and sustainable solutions for transportation systems, utilities, storage facilities, and public infrastructure.

The course integrates concepts from engineering geology, rock mechanics, and geotechnical engineering to address the challenges associated with underground construction. Learners study subsurface investigation techniques, in-situ stress conditions, rock mass behavior, and ground–structure interaction. The course also covers excavation methods, ground support and lining systems, construction sequencing, and safety measures required to ensure stability during and after construction. Emphasis is placed on risk assessment, monitoring, and control of ground movements, which are critical in urban tunneling and underground works.

By the end of the course, learners gain the ability to understand underground project planning, select appropriate construction and support methods, interpret field data, and contribute to safe and economical underground infrastructure development.

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Course suitable for

Rail & Transport
Oil & Gas
Civil & Structural
Geoscience

Key topics covered

Introduction to underground space and its applications
Geological and geotechnical investigations for underground works
Stress conditions and rock mass behavior
Tunneling methods and excavation techniques
Ground support systems and lining design
Rock mass classification systems
Construction methods for underground structures
Monitoring, instrumentation, and safety measures
Risk assessment and management in underground projects
Case studies of tunnels, metros, and caverns.

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