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Effective design is critical for the stability and creation of a safe working environment for surface excavations. This module commences with a critical review of input data required for design of surface excavations (building on previous knowledge obtained in the year two module Geotechnics or equivalent).

By taking this module, you will acquire knowledge relating to both geotechnical design-related aspects and blast design of surface excavations. We will follow initial identification of potential slope failure modes with instability analyses and the identification of appropriate stabilisation methods/techniques.

The module is not recommended for interdisciplinary pathways. 

_{Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.}