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.

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In this second, enlarged edition the author continues to emphasise aspects of rock mechanics.