Hencher, Steve creator author. text bibliography flu 2016 2016 monographic eng

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xxi, 356 pages : illustrations (some colour), colour maps ; 26 cm. "Practical Rock Mechanics provides an introduction for graduate students as well as a reference guide for practising engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers. The book considers fundamental geological processes that give rise to the nature of rock masses and control their mechanical behaviour. Stresses in the earth's crust are discussed and methods of measurement and prediction explained. Ways to investigate, describe, test and characterise 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 photgraphs, 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"--Back cover. Introduction to rock mechanics -- Fundamental mechanics -- Geological processes and the nature of rock masses -- Hydrogeology of rock masses -- Characterising rock for engineering purposes -- Properties and parameters for design -- Foundations on rock -- Rock slopes -- Underground excavations. Steve Hencher. "A Spon Press book." Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-346) and index. Rock mechanics Engineering geology TA706 .H46 2016 624.15132 9781482217261 1482217260 2015487852 AU@ 160223 20211217154633.0 18987023 eng