Geomechanics Principles in the Design of Tunnels and Caverns in Rocks
Published on 2. November 1992
Book
Hardback
250 pages
978-0-444-88308-7 (ISBN)
Description
The input of geomechanics principles to underground construction in rock relates to the preliminary and final designs and to monitoring for design modifications. This monograph provides a comprehensive description of the methodology for rock mass characterization. Emphasis is given to the principles of sampling and quantification of rock mass characteristics, especially the geometry of joints, and rock mass classification schemes. Methods of analysis of two-dimensional boundary value problems and design criteria are discussed. The concepts of safety factor and probability of failure are dealt with. Ground control procedures are discussed in reference to current practice, particularly in weak rock. This work will be of interest to civil and mining engineers.
Reviews / Votes
All experts in the field of rock tunnelling will benefit from its data, technical and engineering. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering I find the book to be technically excellent, useful and well organized. It should find a place in the office of every engineer involved in the design of underground opeings. It will also be useful as a textbook for a graduate course in the increasingly important area of underground design. Bulletin of the Association of Engineering GeologistsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-444-88308-7 (9780444883087)
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Content
Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. Historical perspective of underground construction in rock. The role of geomechanics in design of rock excavations. Organization and scope of the book. 2. Rock Mass Characterization. Significant properties of rock mass. Sampling, exploration, and testing of significant properties. Quantification of properties for design input. Sampling and mapping of stuctural data. Quantification of joint orientations. Quantification of joint extent and spacing. General rock mass classification schemes. Specific classification schemes for weak rock. 3. Analysis Methods. Fundamental equations of linear elasticity. Nonlinear inelastic behavior of rock mass. Analytical approach. Numerical methods. 4. Design Criteria. Failure criteria. Safety factor. Probabilistic approach. Relation between safety factor and probability of failure. 5. Excavation and Ground Control. Rock excavation. Ground control and improvement. Ground support after excavation. Monitoring ground behaviour and design modification. 6. Special Problems. Swelling. Blast vibrations. Shallow tunnels. Portal construction. Water inflow. 7. Case Histories. Multiple openings at shallow depth. Pre-reinforcement of rock for stabilizing a tunnel. References. Appendix: Approaches for Analyzing Non-Circularly Distributed Orientations. . Index.