Rock Mechanics Through Project-Based Learning (Paperback)

Traditional textbooks on rock mechanics often fail to engage students in the learning process as such books are packed with theory that students are unlikely to use in their future employment. In contrast, this book delivers the fundamentals of rock mechanics using a more practical and engaging project-based approach which simulates what practitioners do in their real-life practice. This book will be of great help to those who would like to learn practical aspects of rock mechanics and better understand how to apply theory to solve real engineering problems. This book covers geology, rock mechanics principles, and practical applications such as rock falls, slope stability analysis and engineering problems in tunnels. Throughout the whole book, the reader is engaged in project-based work so that the reader can experience what rock mechanics is like and clearly see why it is an important part of geotechnical engineering. The project utilizes real field and laboratory data while the relevant theory needed to execute the project is linked to each project task. In addition, each section of the book contains several exercises and quiz questions to scaffold learning. Some problems include open-ended questions to encourage the reader to exercise their judgement and develop practical skills. To foster the learning process, solutions to all questions are provided to allow for learning feedback.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2019
First published:	2020
Authors:	Ivan Gratchev
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	148
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-23219-1
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > General Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Waste management > General Promotions
LSN:	0-367-23219-7
Barcode:	9780367232191

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