Linear algebra used in mining software - matrix algebra and tensors, stress, permeability and moments of inertia. Stress, strain and diplacement. Stress transformation. Principal stresses and stress invariants. Volumetric strain and deviator strain. Strain compatibility equations. Cylindrical polar coordinates. Analytical methods for mine design. Closed-form solutions. Dimensional analysis. Fundamentals and formulation of the finite element method, boundary element method, finite difference method and discrete element methods. Behaviour of deformable materials. Computational models, methods and theory, practical considerations and modelling exercises in 2D and 3D. -- Course Website
