Rock Mechanics and Engineering »

In this second, enlarged edition the author continues to emphasise aspects of rock mechanics.

Preface; Preface to the first edition;
Part I. Introduction to rock mechanics:
1. The historical development of rock mechanics;
2. Engineering geology and rock mechanics;
Part II. Rock material and rock masses:
3. Fundamental concepts and description of fissures;
4. Physical and mechanical properties of rock material;
5. Residual stresses in rock masses in situ;
6. Strains, modulus of deformation and failure in rock masses;
7. Mathematical approach to strain-stress distribution in rock masses;
8. Interstitial water in rock material and rock masses;
Part III. Rock mechanics and engineering:
9. Rock slopes and rock slides;
10. Galleries , tunnels, mines and underground excavations;
11. Rock mechanics and dam foundations;
Part IV. Case histories:
12. Dam foundations and tunnelling;
13. Incidents, accidents, dam disasters;
14. The Vajont rock slide;
15. Two examples of rock slopes supported with cables;
16. Three examples of large underground hydro-power stations; References; Appendices; Indexes.