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280398 VO Induced Seismicity (2025S)

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Language: English

Lecturers

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    • Wednesday 19.03. 09:00 - 12:15 Friedrich Becke Seminarraum 2C315 3.OG UZA II
    • Wednesday 26.03. 09:00 - 12:15 Friedrich Becke Seminarraum 2C315 3.OG UZA II
    • Wednesday 02.04. 09:00 - 12:15 Friedrich Becke Seminarraum 2C315 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.

    Association in the course directory

    MA PE06; MA PE07; MA-ERD-W-1.1;

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