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280398 VO MA PE 06 Compulsory Elective Courses: Induced Seismicity (NPI) (2021S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und
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Details

max. 10 participants
Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The following lectures are on
Thu 22.4. 14:00-17:00
Thu 29.4. 14:00-17:00 and
Thu 06.5. 14:00-17:00

The exam on 2.6. begins at 14:00 and lasts until 16:00 in a written form. PDF's for the theoretical part and excercises are distributed then.

  • Wednesday 03.03. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 10.03. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 17.03. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 24.03. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 14.04. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 21.04. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 28.04. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 05.05. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 12.05. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 19.05. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 26.05. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 02.06. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 09.06. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 16.06. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 23.06. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 30.06. 11:15 - 12:45 Digital
    Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction into processes leading to induced seismicity. Seismic events associated with mining, reservoirs, geothermal plants and gas/oil production are presented. The necessary background in rock mechanics and seismology forms an essential part of the lecture.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam. at the end of the lecture

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

presence, maximum 100 points

Examination topics

1. Basics of Rock Mechanics
2. Reservoir-Associated Seismicity
3. Mining Induced Seismicity
4. Mitigation and Engineering Aspects

Reading list

1) Jaeger, J C & Cook, N G W (1969): Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics. Chapman & Hall, ISBN 0-412-22010-5, Paperback.
[overview, theory and practice, examples, excellent bibliography, very recommendable!]

2) Gibowicz, S J - editor (1989): Seismicity in Mines. Birkhäuser Verlag. ISBN 3-7643-2273-X (Basel), Paperback.
[summary of contributions regarding rockbursts, reprint of papers published in PAGEOPH, Vol 129, No3/4]

3) Knoll, P - editor (1992): Induced Seismicity. Balkema.
[summary of contributions regarding induced seismicity in general, reprint from papers published in Gerl.Beitr.Geophysik Band 98 & 99, 1990]

4) Gay, N C & Wainwright, E H - editors (1984): Rockbursts and Seismicity in Mines. Balkema, ISBN 0-620-06708X.
[Proceedings of 1st International Conference regarding rockbursts in Johannesburg/South Africa, includes also discussions]

5) Fairhurst, C - editor (1990): Rockbursts and Seismicity in Mines. Balkema, ISBN 90-6191-145-1.
[Proceedings of 2nd International Conference regarding rockbursts in Minnesota/USA, includes also discussions]

6) Mendecki, A.J. (ed.) (1997): Seismic Monitoring in Mines. Chapman & Hall, 262 pages.

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