Introduction to Rock Mechanics
Published on 2. November 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-0-471-61718-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book introduces a new approach to rock mechanics called "block theory", which formalizes procedures for selecting proper shapes and orientations for excavations in hard jointed rock. The text applies block theory to rock slopes and underground excavations, and covers the Q theory of rock classification, the empirical criterion of joint shear strength, rock bolting, properties of weak rocks, statistical frequency of jointing, an empirical criterion of rock strength, and design of underground supports. This edition contains many new problems with worked-out solutions.
More details
Edition
International 2 Revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 150 mm
Weight
737 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-61718-1 (9780471617181)
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Content
Introduction; Classification and Index Properties of Rocks, Rock Strength and Failure Criteria; Initial Stresses in Rocks and Their Measurement; Planes of Weakness in Rocks; Deformability of Rocks; Applications of Rock Mechanics in Engineering for Underground Openings; Applications of Rock Mechanics of Rock Slope Engineering; Applications of Rock Mechanics to Foundation Engineering. Appendices: Stresses; Strains and Strain Rosettes; Identification of Rocks and Minerals; Derivations of Equations; The Use of Stereographic Projection; Answers to Problems.