Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering Research Quiz

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What is the name of the school mentioned in the text?

School of Engineering and Computer Science (correct)

College of Engineering and Technology

School of Technology and Innovation

School of Science and Mathematics

Where is the location of the mentioned university?

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada (correct)

What is the name of the individual associated with the university?

Jie Chen

Yan Li

Ming Cai (correct)

Wei Zhang

What are the areas of study mentioned in the text?

Engineering and Computer Science Signup and view all the answers

What type of tunnel excavation method was used in the Colombia Delivery tunnel?

TBM excavated Signup and view all the answers

In which country is the El Teniente tunnel located?

Chile Signup and view all the answers

What is the diameter of the Colombia Delivery tunnel?

5 meters Signup and view all the answers

Who authored the reference related to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project?

Broch Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific measurement mentioned in the text?

1.3 m Signup and view all the answers

Which author is mentioned in the text?

Lim and Martin (2010) Signup and view all the answers

What is discussed in the text?

Borehole breakout Signup and view all the answers

Where is the specific location mentioned in the text?

Garson mine Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned in relation to the field stress?

It is inclined relative to the borehole axis Signup and view all the answers

Which specific room is mentioned in the text?

Room 418 Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned in relation to overcoring stress measurements?

They are discussed in the text Signup and view all the answers

Which name is repetitively mentioned in the text?

MingCai Signup and view all the answers

Which specific measurement is mentioned in the text?

4900 drift Signup and view all the answers

What is discussed in relation to core disking?

It is discussed in the text Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is mentioned in the text?

SRK Consulting (2002) Signup and view all the answers

Which author is not mentioned in the text?

Taylor (1995) Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of underground excavation failures discussed in the text?

Wedge failure, spalling, rockburst Signup and view all the answers

How are excavation behavior modes categorized?

Stress relaxation due to mining and stiff loading environment, stress increase due to mining and soft loading environment Signup and view all the answers

Who is cited for discussing structurally-controlled instability?

Galvin (2016) Signup and view all the answers

Which author is repeatedly mentioned throughout the text?

Ming Cai Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as the potential outcome of studying rock failure in the field?

Deadly if ignored but beneficial if carefully studied Signup and view all the answers

Who is referenced for insights into excavation behavior modes in both stiff and soft loading environments?

Hoek et al. (1995) Signup and view all the answers

What is the text's focus regarding underground excavation and potential failures?

Delving into the specifics of underground excavation and potential failures Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of learning from nature and studying rock failure according to the text?

A means of gaining valuable insights Signup and view all the answers

Who is referenced for design analysis in the text?

Hoek and Brown (1980) Signup and view all the answers

What do the authors cited in the text contribute to?

Understanding excavation behavior and rock failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential outcome of ignoring rock failure in the field?

Deadly consequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the text's focus regarding underground excavation behavior and rock failure analysis?

Providing a comprehensive overview of different aspects Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is highlighted as a key influence on brittle rock failure in tunnel breakout?

Rock strength Signup and view all the answers

Which author is mentioned in relation to borehole breakout?

Ortlepp (1997) Signup and view all the answers

What is attributed to the presence of un-symmetrical breakouts in tunneling?

Massive quartzite Signup and view all the answers

What is the field of study of the mentioned research?

Rock mechanics Signup and view all the answers

Which author is mentioned in relation to tunnel breakout?

Read and Martin (1996) Signup and view all the answers

What is noted about the studies and the author MingCai?

A significant amount of repetition of the author's name, MingCai Signup and view all the answers

What specific relevance do the studies have?

Understanding the behavior of rock formations during underground construction projects Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the studies mentioned in the text?

Understanding the factors and conditions leading to tunnel and borehole breakout in rock formations Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as playing a role in brittle rock failure during tunnel breakout?

Rock stress Signup and view all the answers

Which author is mentioned in relation to rock strength and microstructures?

Martin (1997) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the specific findings and methodologies of the studies mentioned?

Not provided Signup and view all the answers

What does the text not provide a clear indication of?

The specific relevance or implications of the research findings Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Ming Cai's research in geotechnical engineering?

The impact of excavation size on wedge size and stress-induced rock failure modes Signup and view all the answers

Who is referenced in the context of stress-induced rock failure modes?

Kaiser et al. (2000) Signup and view all the answers

What geological materials are mentioned in the text in relation to stress-induced fractures?

Marble and claystone Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of using a stepped drill bit in overcored samples from the Garson Mine?

Less likely to cause fractures Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Jingping Underground Research Laboratory mentioned in the text?

As one of the locations for conducting the studies Signup and view all the answers

Who is mentioned in the discussion of diking in overcored samples?

Cai (2001) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main implication of the findings discussed in the text?

Valuable insights into the behavior of geological materials Signup and view all the answers

Who is cited in the context of overcored samples from the Garson Mine?

Cai (2005) and Zhong et al. (2018) Signup and view all the answers

What is discussed in relation to the presence of disking in overcored samples?

A sign of high in-situ stress or induced stress Signup and view all the answers

What does Ming Cai's research cover?

A range of geotechnical phenomena Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the studies conducted by Ming Cai?

The behavior of geological materials under various conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific area of focus in Ming Cai's research?

Impact of excavation size on wedge size Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rock Mechanics Research Summary

The text discusses various studies on rock mechanics and tunnel breakout behavior conducted by different researchers.
Ortlepp (1997) and Read and Martin (1996) are mentioned as authors of studies related to borehole breakout and tunnel breakout, respectively.
Rock strength, influenced by microstructures, is highlighted as a key factor affecting brittle rock failure in tunnel breakout (Martin, 1997).
The text mentions that rock stress plays a role in brittle rock failure during tunnel breakout (Read et al., 1998).
The presence of un-symmetrical breakouts in tunneling is attributed to massive quartzite, according to Ortlepp (2001).
The text references specific numerical values for rock stress and breakout dimensions, such as 230, 227, 210, 200, 170, 157, 147, 140, 110, 80, 85, and 100.
It is noted that the studies involve a significant amount of repetition of the author's name, MingCai.
The text does not provide a clear explanation of the specific findings or methodologies of the studies mentioned.
The studies are focused on understanding the factors and conditions leading to tunnel and borehole breakout in rock formations.
The studies cited in the text are from the field of rock mechanics, which involves the study of the behavior of rocks under different conditions and the applications of this knowledge to engineering and construction projects.
The text suggests that the mentioned studies are relevant to understanding the behavior of rock formations during underground construction projects such as tunneling and borehole drilling.
The text does not provide a clear indication of the specific relevance or implications of the research findings.

Geotechnical Engineering Research and Findings

The text discusses various studies in geotechnical engineering conducted by Ming Cai, focusing on the effects of excavation size on wedge size, stress-induced rock failure modes, stress-induced fractures, and diking in overcored samples.
Ming Cai's research includes studies on the effect of excavation size on wedge size, stress-induced rock failure modes, stress-induced fractures, and diking in overcored samples.
Kaiser et al. (2000) is cited in the context of stress-induced rock failure modes.
De La Vaissière et al. (2014) is referenced in the discussion of stress-induced fractures, particularly related to shear fractures in claystone and tensile fractures.
Cai (2016) is cited in the context of stress-induced fractures, particularly in relation to marble and tensile fractures.
Cai (2001) is mentioned in the discussion of diking in overcored samples, specifically in the context of overcored samples from the URL.
The use of a stepped drill bit is noted to be less likely to cause fractures in overcored samples from the Garson Mine (dyke), as indicated by Cai (2005) and Zhong et al. (2018).
The presence of disking in overcored samples is discussed in relation to the URL and the use of a stepped drill bit as a sign of high in-situ stress or induced stress.
The research encompasses a range of geological materials, including marble and claystone, and is conducted in various locations such as the Jingping Underground Research Laboratory.
The studies cover a variety of geotechnical phenomena, including the impact of excavation size on wedge size, stress-induced rock failure modes, stress-induced fractures in different materials, and the occurrence of disking in overcored samples.
The studies are conducted by Ming Cai and involve collaboration with other researchers, as evidenced by the citations of Kaiser et al. (2000), De La Vaissière et al. (2014), Cai (2016), Cai (2001), and Zhong et al. (2018).
The findings provide valuable insights into the behavior of geological materials under various conditions and have implications for geotechnical engineering practices.

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"Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering Research Studies" Quiz Test your knowledge of rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering research findings with this quiz. Explore the factors influencing tunnel and borehole breakout behavior, stress-induced rock failure modes, and the effects of excavation size on geological formations. Key researchers such as Ortlepp, Read, Martin, Ming Cai, and others are featured in this quiz, covering studies on rock strength, stress-induced fractures, and diking in overcored samples.