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Practical Rock Mechanics (Hardcover)
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Practical Rock Mechanics (Hardcover)
Series: Applied Geotechnics
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An Ideal Source for Geologists and Others with Little Background in
Engineering or Mechanics Practical Rock Mechanics provides an
introduction for graduate students as well as a reference guide for
practicing engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers. The
book considers fundamental geological processes that give rise to
the nature of rock masses and control their mechanical behavior.
Stresses in the earth's crust are discussed and methods of
measurement and prediction explained. Ways to investigate,
describe, test, and characterize rocks in the laboratory and at
project scale are reviewed. The application of rock mechanics
principles to the design of engineering structures including
tunnels, foundations, and slopes is addressed. The book is
illustrated throughout with simple figures and photographs, and
important concepts are illustrated by modern case examples.
Mathematical equations are kept to the minimum necessary and are
explained fully the book leans towards practice rather than theory.
This text: Addresses the principles of rock mechanics as it applies
to both structural geology and engineering practice Demonstrates
the importance of and methods of geological characterisation to
rock engineering Examines the standard methods of rock mechanics
testing and measurement as well as interpretation of data in
practice Explains connections between main parameters both
empirically as well as on the basis of scientific theory Provides
examples of the practice of rock mechanics to major engineering
projects Practical Rock Mechanics teaches from first principles and
aids readers understanding of the concepts of stress and stress
transformation and the practical application of rock mechanics
theory. This text can help ensure that ground models and designs
are correct,
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