Soil & rock mechanics books

The book is intended for students who approach the study of hillslopes, and the rocks and soils on which they develop,...  Read More >>

Explores the practical engineering aspects of many different kinds of rock blasting. This boo provides an overview...  Read More >>

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The principles and concepts for unsaturated soils are developed as extensions of saturated soils. Addresses problems...  Read More >>

Consists of papers presented at sessions of the 1993 ASCE National Convention and Exposition held in Dallas, Texas,...  Read More >>

Presents guidelines for calculation of the bearing capacity of soil under shallow and deep foundations supporting...  Read More >>

This book reviews the techniques which are used to improve the engineering behaviour of soils, either in situ or...  Read More >>

Presents recent research on fracture and damage of concrete and rock. The text provides an improved understanding...  Read More >>

During the 1980's, research was being carried out to instrument and monitor the piled foundation beneath one leg...  Read More >>

This Specification includes associated Schedules and a Bill of Quantities, and is intended for general application...  Read More >>

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Retaining structures form an important component of many civil engineering and geotechnical engineering projects,...  Read More >>

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A new approach to assessment of the stress-strain condition of foundation and earth structures is presented which...  Read More >>

Expounds the basics of the USSR-originating advanced method for construction of tunnels for various purposes with...  Read More >>

Comprises the proceedings of a conference on geotechnical waste management and contamination. Coverage ranges from...  Read More >>

The proceedings of the 2nd International Scale Effects in Rock Masses, held in Lisbon, June 25, 1993. The text includes...  Read More >>

A collection of papers addressing the issue of the failure of rock engineering structures. This phenomenon occurs...  Read More >>

The results of theoretical and experimental investigations of seismic waves depending on natural and technological...  Read More >>

Provides a simple account of the basic concepts and methods of fractal geometry and its application to rock mechanics,...  Read More >>

The experience at Chenkumbi in central Malawi has demonstrated that vertical shaft kiln technology (VSK) can be...  Read More >>

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Deals with the 16 of the most important rock classification systems and their failure modes. This book discusses...  Read More >>

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Providing an all-encompassing study into the field of design methodology in rock engineering, this book appraises...  Read More >>