What is GRA?

GRA Facts:

• GRA is the GeoEngineering Research Alliance, an alliance between the Geomechanics Research Centre (GRC) of Laurentian University and the Geotechnical and Mining Groups at the University of Alberta.

• GRA provides unique opportunities for graduate studies in geotechnical, geomechanics or geo-environmental engineering.

• There are two components in the GRA program: course work and research. You decide if you want to do the two components at one university or both, choosing from Laurentian University and the University of Alberta's course and research offerings. Your choice of school will depend on your research interests.

• Experience the benefits of cutting-edge research laboratories and the proximity to the resource industry.

• GRA integrates modern monitoring, data collection, processing and visualization, as well as modelling technology.

Research and development activities at GRA fall into several categories:

1. Research Projects, collaborative projects funded by government and industry, are of a fundamental and exploratory nature. They are essential for long-term progress and are intended to extend the current state-of-the-art.

2. Industry Projects, funded by industry, deal with clearly defined goals and are applied projects.

3. Technical Service Contracts, utilizing the specialized experience and facilities, are offered to assist in solving geotechnical, rock mechanics and ground control problems.

Students can choose from the following courses, which commence in September of each year

Site investigation