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Introduction to Rock Mechanics

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Introduction to Rock Mechanics introduces a pioneering approach known as block theory, formalising methods for choosing appropriate shapes and orientations for excavations in hard, jointed rock. The book applies this theory to rock slopes and underground excavations, and also explores Q theory for rock classification, empirical criteria for joint shear strength, rock bolting, properties of weak rocks, statistical frequency of jointing, empirical criteria for rock strength, and the design of underground supports. It includes numerous new problems complete with worked-out solutions.
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Introduces an approach to rock mechanics called 'block theory', which formalizes procedures for selecting proper shapes and orientations for excavations in hard jointed rock.

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Introduces a new approach to rock mechanics called block theory, which formalises procedures for selecting proper shapes and orientations for excavations in hard jointed rock. Applies block theory to rock slopes and underground excavations, and covers the Q theory of rock classification, the empirical criterion of joint shear strength, rock bolting, properties of weak rocks, statistical frequency of jointing, an empirical criterion of rock strength, and design of underground supports.

Contains many new problems with worked-out solutions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780471812005

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 1988

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 975g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Richard E. Goodman is the author of Introduction to Rock Mechanics, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

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