The course material describes two-dimensional, finite-element simulations of historical mining. The course material lists the various sets of instruments installed, namely multi-point borehole extensometers (MPBX's), shaft set load cells, borehole temperature sensors, strain potentiometers, and rock bolt load cells. The course material explains the computer program that handles cutting and filling of initially stressed anisotropic rock masses and describes the types of subsurface systems like storage vaults/tanks, gravel beds, and stormwater chambers. This course is based on Rock Mechanics Study of Shaft Stability and Pillar Mining.

At the conclusion of this course, the learner will have a better understanding of the fundamentals of rock mechanics as well as an understanding of the following topics:

• Computational effort and strength reduction
• Elastic properties scale factor
• Strength properties scale factor
• Shaft wall displacements and yielding safety factor
• Computational technique to determine a scale factor for rock mass strength