Mine Waste Management & Landform Design (MINE4000)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Civil Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
1 Lecture hour
Incompatible
CIVL4220 or 4240 or 7290 or MINE7000
Recommended prerequisite
CIVL2210
Assessment methods
Assignments and End-of-Semester Examination
Course enquiries
Prof. David Williams (d.williams@uq.edu.au)
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
Philosophy of mine waste disposal & rehabilitation; overview of Australian & international regulations. Physical & chemical nature of mine wastes; disposal of mine wastes; geomechanics of mine waste disposal & rehabilitation; rehabilitation of mine wastes; risk assessment & remedial measures.