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Book Synopsis
Introduces an approach to rock mechanics called 'block theory', which formalizes procedures for selecting proper shapes and orientations for excavations in hard jointed rock.

Table of Contents

Symbols and Notation xi

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

Chapter 2 Classification and Index Properties of Rocks 19

Chapter 3 Bock Strength and Failure Criteria 55

Chapter 4 Initial Stresses in Rocks and Their Measurement 101

Chapter 5 Planes of Weakness in Rocks 141

Chapter 6 Deformability of Rocks 179

Chapter 7 Applications of Rock Mechanics in Engineering for Underground Openings 221

Chapter 8 Applications of Rock Mechanics to Rock Slope Engineering 293

Chapter 9 Applications of Rock Mechanics to Foundation Engineering 341

Appendix 1 Stresses 389

Appendix 2 Strains and Strain Rosettes 409

Appendix 3 Identification of Rocks and Minerals 415

Appendix 4 Derivations of Equations 427

Appendix 5 The Use of Stereographic Projection 475

Answers to Problems 495

Index 555

Introduction to Rock Mechanics

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 2 November 1988
      ISBN-13 9780471812005
      978-0471812005
      ISBN-10 0471812005
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      Civil engineering, surveying and building

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Introduces an approach to rock mechanics called 'block theory', which formalizes procedures for selecting proper shapes and orientations for excavations in hard jointed rock.

      Table of Contents

      Symbols and Notation xi

      Chapter 1 Introduction 1

      Chapter 2 Classification and Index Properties of Rocks 19

      Chapter 3 Bock Strength and Failure Criteria 55

      Chapter 4 Initial Stresses in Rocks and Their Measurement 101

      Chapter 5 Planes of Weakness in Rocks 141

      Chapter 6 Deformability of Rocks 179

      Chapter 7 Applications of Rock Mechanics in Engineering for Underground Openings 221

      Chapter 8 Applications of Rock Mechanics to Rock Slope Engineering 293

      Chapter 9 Applications of Rock Mechanics to Foundation Engineering 341

      Appendix 1 Stresses 389

      Appendix 2 Strains and Strain Rosettes 409

      Appendix 3 Identification of Rocks and Minerals 415

      Appendix 4 Derivations of Equations 427

      Appendix 5 The Use of Stereographic Projection 475

      Answers to Problems 495

      Index 555

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