Overview

The first edition of Rock Mechanics and Engineering bridged the gap between scientific research on rock mechanics and practical engineering. It was resolutely aimed at giving practical information to geologists, engineering geologists and engineers. Emphasis was placed on the lessons to be learnt from the study of case histories, with the Malpasset Dam rupture and the large Vajont rock slide amongst those described. In this second, enlarged edition the author continues to emphasise aspects of rock mechanics. Modern efforts at establishing an engineering classification of rocks are summarised and considerable attention is given to the Austrian tunnelling method. Firm in his belief that there is no better way to study the subject than by the detailed analysis of case histories, Dr Jaeger has incorporated a number of new ones, for example the discussion on the engineering classification of jointed rock masses and the required rock support is illustrated by descriptions of the second Gotthard Tunnel and the design of the third, much larger tunnel.

Full Product Details

Author:   C. Jaeger
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
ISBN:  

9780511735349

ISBN 10:   0511735340
Publication Date:   04 August 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Undefined
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Table of Contents

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.

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions