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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, realistic, and produced cost-effectively.

EAN 9781482217261

ISBN 1482217260

Binding Paperback / softback

Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc

Publication date September 18, 2015

Pages 378

Language English

Dimensions 254 x 178

Country United States

Authors Hencher Steve

Illustrations 34 Tables, black and white; 31 Illustrations, color; 317 Illustrations, black and white

Series Applied Geotechnics

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