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- Author:
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Carleton College Science Resource Education Center,
Len Vacher
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- SERC
- Collection:
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DLESE Community Service Center (SERC)
- Grade Level:
- Post-secondary
- Abstract:
In this activity students study some applications of knowing the density of rocks. One set of applications involves the stress, strength, and factor of safety for a rock roof resting on one or more columns in an underground room. A second set of applications involves the normal and shear stresses, cohesion force, and inclination angle for a slab of rock resting on an inclined surface. Students recreate spreadsheets shown in a Powerpoint module with formulas that answer various pieces of an overall question. This module is the fourth in a series of six that examines the density of planets and rocks, and was designed for an undergraduate class where students are asked to look at geological questions mathematically and may spend more time on the math than on the geology. This site includes teaching notes and tips, and links to teaching materials and additional resources.
- Course Type:
- Learning Module
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans
- Media Format:
- Text/HTML
- Conditions of Use:
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Density of Rocks - Some Applications
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