Practical rock mechanics /
Steve Hencher
- Boca Raton ; London ; New york : Taylor and Francis group, c2016
- xxi, 356 p. : ill.(some col) ; 26 cm
- Applied geotechnics series .
1. Introduction to rock mechanics Introduction Differentiating between soil and rock Mechanics of failure The importance of discontinuities to stability Early lessons and the relevance of rock mechanics Application of rock mechanics etc.
2. Fundamental mechanics Definitions Mohr circles representation of stress state Stress concentration in underground opening Stress below foundations Effective stress Direct shear Simple shear and associated rock structure etc.
3. Geological processes and the nature of rock masses Introduction Earth stresses Faults Folding Rock joints and other discontinuities Secondary, tectonic joints etc.
4. Hydrology of rock masses Introduction Fundamental concepts and definitions Hydraulic conductivity and permeability Measuring Hydraulic conductivity Typical parameters etc.
5. Characteristics of rock engineering purposes Introduction Initial stages of site investigation Roughness measurement Ground investigation techniques Description and classification of rocks etc.
6. Properties and parameters for design Introduction Sampling Role if index testing Basic characterisation Rock strength and its measurement etc.
7. Foundations on the rock Introduction Design of shallow foundations Difficulty sites Deep foundations Site formation
8. Rock slopes Civil engineering work Introduction Analysis of slopes in rock that can be treated as isotropic/homogeneous Design of engineering works Slope formation Quarrying Open pit slopes
9. Design Introduction Difference between tunnels and cavern Stability categories for underground excavation Investigation Design etc.
Appendix: p. 327-328 References: p.329-346 Indexed: p. 347-356