Rock Mechanics Principles in Engineering Practice
Published in May 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-0-408-03081-6 (ISBN)
Description
Rock mechanics, the study of the mechanical behaviour of rock is a discipline in its own right, and now there is increasing motivation to apply its principles in engineering practice. This book aims to be a guide and overview to the fundamental role of rock mechanics theory in engineering.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
112 line drawings, 53 half-tones
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 297 mm
Weight
29 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-408-03081-6 (9780408030816)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction - rock engineering projects, the geological background, the nature of intact rock and rock masses; rock mechanics principles; measurement of rock behaviour and rock properties; excavation and support; established applications; new applications.