Description
Introduction to Rock Mechanics (2nd Ed.)
Author: Goodman Richard E.
Language: EnglishKeywords
properties; index; rocks; strength; initial stresses; weakness; planes; deformability; mechanics; underground; engineering; openings; rock; applications
576 p. · 17x24.4 cm · Hardback
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Symbols and Notation xi
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Chapter 2 Classification and Index Properties of Rocks 19
Chapter 3 Bock Strength and Failure Criteria 55
Chapter 4 Initial Stresses in Rocks and Their Measurement 101
Chapter 5 Planes of Weakness in Rocks 141
Chapter 6 Deformability of Rocks 179
Chapter 7 Applications of Rock Mechanics in Engineering for Underground Openings 221
Chapter 8 Applications of Rock Mechanics to Rock Slope Engineering 293
Chapter 9 Applications of Rock Mechanics to Foundation Engineering 341
Appendix 1 Stresses 389
Appendix 2 Strains and Strain Rosettes 409
Appendix 3 Identification of Rocks and Minerals 415
Appendix 4 Derivations of Equations 427
Appendix 5 The Use of Stereographic Projection 475
Answers to Problems 495
Index 555
Richard E. Goodman is the author of Introduction to Rock Mechanics, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.
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