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Introduction to Rock Mechanics

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ISBN-10: 0471812005

ISBN-13: 9780471812005

Edition: 2nd 1989 (Revised)

Authors: Richard E. Goodman

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Introduces a new approach to rock mechanics called ``block theory,'' which formalizes 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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Book details

List price: $263.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1989
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/16/1991
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 576
Size: 6.69" wide x 9.59" long x 1.21" tall
Weight: 2.046
Language: English

Richard Goodman has written articles for the New York Times, Vanity Fair, Commonweal, Garden Design, the Michigan Quarterly Review, Creative Nonfiction, and Salon.com. He has twice been the recipient of a MacDowell Colony Residency. He created, wrote, and narrated a six-part series about New York City for public radio in Virginia. He lives in New York City.

Classification and Index Properties of Rocks
Rock Strength and Failure Criteria
Initial Stresses in Rocks and Their Measurement
Planes of Weakness in Rocks
Deformability of Rocks
Applications of Rock Mechanics in Engineering for Underground Openings
Applications of Rock Mechanics to Rock Slope Engineering
Applications of Rock Mechanics to Foundation Engineering
Appendices
Answers to Problems
Index