ABSTRACT
Rock mechanics research in Ontario, Canada, received a new impetus in 1987 through the creation of three research chairs in mine design (at Queen’s University), rock engineering (at the University of Toronto), and rock mechanics and ground control (at Laurentian University). In this manner, three teams involved in rock mechanics research were linked to enhance research productivity and technology transfer. This paper provides a brief overview and summary of the structure linking the three universities, and their current research projects.
